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How many syllables in “irrationalist”?

5

syllables in "irrationalist"

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Word details

Syllables

5

irra · tion · alis · t

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

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

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About the word “irrationalist

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

FAQ

How many syllables does "irrationalist" have?

"irrationalist" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "irrationalist" into syllables?

"irrationalist" is divided into syllables as: irra · tion · alis · t.

What is the Scrabble score for "irrationalist"?

The Scrabble score for "irrationalist" is 13 points.

Using “irrationalist” in writing

"irrationalist" (irra · tion · alis · t) 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, irrationalist is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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