How many syllables in “humanitarian”?
syllables in "humanitarian"
Word details
Syllables
5
hu · ma · ni · ta · rian
Letters
12
h · u · m · a · n · i · t · a · r · i · a · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “humanitarian”
The word “humanitarian” contains 5 syllables, divided as hu · ma · ni · ta · rian. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "humanitarian" have?
"humanitarian" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "humanitarian" into syllables?
"humanitarian" is divided into syllables as: hu · ma · ni · ta · rian.
What is the Scrabble score for "humanitarian"?
The Scrabble score for "humanitarian" is 17 points.
Using “humanitarian” in writing
"humanitarian" (hu · ma · ni · ta · rian) 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, “humanitarian” 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.