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How many syllables in “expressionistic”?

5

syllables in "expressionistic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

expr · essi · onis · tic

Letters

15

e · x · p · r · e · s · s · i · o · n · i · s · t · i · c

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
p3
r1
e1
s1
s1
i1
o1
n1
i1
s1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “expressionistic

The word expressionistic contains 5 syllables, divided as expr · essi · onis · tic. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "expressionistic" have?

"expressionistic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "expressionistic" into syllables?

"expressionistic" is divided into syllables as: expr · essi · onis · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "expressionistic"?

The Scrabble score for "expressionistic" is 26 points.

Using “expressionistic” in writing

"expressionistic" (expr · essi · onis · tic) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, expressionistic is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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