How many syllables in “filibusterers”?
syllables in "filibusterers"
Word details
Syllables
5
fi · li · bu · ste · rers
Letters
13
f · i · l · i · b · u · s · t · e · r · e · r · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “filibusterers”
The word “filibusterers” contains 5 syllables, divided as fi · li · bu · ste · rers. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "filibusterers" have?
"filibusterers" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "filibusterers" into syllables?
"filibusterers" is divided into syllables as: fi · li · bu · ste · rers.
What is the Scrabble score for "filibusterers"?
The Scrabble score for "filibusterers" is 18 points.
Using “filibusterers” in writing
"filibusterers" (fi · li · bu · ste · rers) 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, “filibusterers” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.