How many syllables in “hipsterisms”?
syllables in "hipsterisms"
Word details
Syllables
3
hip · ste · risms
Letters
11
h · i · p · s · t · e · r · i · s · m · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “hipsterisms”
The word “hipsterisms” contains 3 syllables, divided as hip · ste · risms. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hipsterisms" have?
"hipsterisms" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hipsterisms" into syllables?
"hipsterisms" is divided into syllables as: hip · ste · risms.
What is the Scrabble score for "hipsterisms"?
The Scrabble score for "hipsterisms" is 18 points.
Using “hipsterisms” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hipsterisms" (hip · ste · risms) 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, “hipsterisms” 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.