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How many syllables in “individualism”?

5

syllables in "individualism"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · di · vi · dua · lism

Letters

13

i · n · d · i · v · i · d · u · a · l · i · s · m

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
d2
i1
v4
i1
d2
u1
a1
l1
i1
s1
m3

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About the word “individualism

The word individualism contains 5 syllables, divided as in · di · vi · dua · lism. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "individualism" have?

"individualism" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "individualism" into syllables?

"individualism" is divided into syllables as: in · di · vi · dua · lism.

What is the Scrabble score for "individualism"?

The Scrabble score for "individualism" is 20 points.

Using “individualism” in writing

"individualism" (in · di · vi · dua · 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, individualism is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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