How many syllables in “illiberalism”?
syllables in "illiberalism"
Word details
Syllables
5
il · li · be · ra · lism
Letters
12
i · l · l · i · b · e · r · a · l · i · s · m
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “illiberalism”
The word “illiberalism” contains 5 syllables, divided as il · li · be · ra · lism. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "illiberalism" have?
"illiberalism" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illiberalism" into syllables?
"illiberalism" is divided into syllables as: il · li · be · ra · lism.
What is the Scrabble score for "illiberalism"?
The Scrabble score for "illiberalism" is 16 points.
Using “illiberalism” in writing
"illiberalism" (il · li · be · ra · lism) 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, “illiberalism” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.