How many syllables in “fetishist”?
syllables in "fetishist"
Word details
Syllables
3
fe · tis · hist
Letters
9
f · e · t · i · s · h · i · s · t
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “fetishist”
The word “fetishist” contains 3 syllables, divided as fe · tis · hist. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fetishist" have?
"fetishist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "fetishist" into syllables?
"fetishist" is divided into syllables as: fe · tis · hist.
What is the Scrabble score for "fetishist"?
The Scrabble score for "fetishist" is 15 points.
Using “fetishist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "fetishist" (fe · tis · hist) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “fetishist” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “fetishist”
The letters in “fetishist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: shiftiest.