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How many syllables in “irrationalism”?

5

syllables in "irrationalism"

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Word details

Syllables

5

irra · tion · alis · m

Letters

13

i · r · r · a · t · i · o · n · a · l · i · s · m

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
r1
r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
a1
l1
i1
s1
m3

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About the word “irrationalism

The word irrationalism contains 5 syllables, divided as irra · tion · alis · m. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "irrationalism" have?

"irrationalism" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "irrationalism" into syllables?

"irrationalism" is divided into syllables as: irra · tion · alis · m.

What is the Scrabble score for "irrationalism"?

The Scrabble score for "irrationalism" is 15 points.

Using “irrationalism” in writing

"irrationalism" (irra · tion · alis · m) 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, irrationalism is worth 15 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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