How many syllables in “illiberalisms”?
syllables in "illiberalisms"
Word details
Syllables
5
il · li · be · ra · lisms
Letters
13
i · l · l · i · b · e · r · a · l · i · s · m · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “illiberalisms”
The word “illiberalisms” contains 5 syllables, divided as il · li · be · ra · lisms. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illiberalisms" have?
"illiberalisms" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illiberalisms" into syllables?
"illiberalisms" is divided into syllables as: il · li · be · ra · lisms.
What is the Scrabble score for "illiberalisms"?
The Scrabble score for "illiberalisms" is 17 points.
Using “illiberalisms” in writing
"illiberalisms" (il · li · be · ra · lisms) 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, “illiberalisms” 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.