How many syllables in “humanitarians”?
syllables in "humanitarians"
Word details
Syllables
5
hu · ma · ni · ta · rians
Letters
13
h · u · m · a · n · i · t · a · r · i · a · n · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “humanitarians”
The word “humanitarians” contains 5 syllables, divided as hu · ma · ni · ta · rians. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "humanitarians" have?
"humanitarians" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "humanitarians" into syllables?
"humanitarians" is divided into syllables as: hu · ma · ni · ta · rians.
What is the Scrabble score for "humanitarians"?
The Scrabble score for "humanitarians" is 18 points.
Using “humanitarians” in writing
"humanitarians" (hu · ma · ni · ta · rians) 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, “humanitarians” 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.