How many syllables in “filibusterer”?
syllables in "filibusterer"
Word details
Syllables
5
fi · li · bu · ste · rer
Letters
12
f · i · l · i · b · u · s · t · e · r · e · r
Scrabble
17
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About the word “filibusterer”
The word “filibusterer” contains 5 syllables, divided as fi · li · bu · ste · rer. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "filibusterer" have?
"filibusterer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "filibusterer" into syllables?
"filibusterer" is divided into syllables as: fi · li · bu · ste · rer.
What is the Scrabble score for "filibusterer"?
The Scrabble score for "filibusterer" is 17 points.
Using “filibusterer” in writing
"filibusterer" (fi · li · bu · ste · rer) 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, “filibusterer” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.