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How many syllables in “irreligionist”?

5

syllables in "irreligionist"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ir · re · li · gio · nist

Letters

13

i · r · r · e · l · i · g · i · o · n · i · s · t

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
r1
r1
e1
l1
i1
g2
i1
o1
n1
i1
s1
t1

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About the word “irreligionist

The word irreligionist contains 5 syllables, divided as ir · re · li · gio · nist. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "irreligionist" have?

"irreligionist" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "irreligionist" into syllables?

"irreligionist" is divided into syllables as: ir · re · li · gio · nist.

What is the Scrabble score for "irreligionist"?

The Scrabble score for "irreligionist" is 14 points.

Using “irreligionist” in writing

"irreligionist" (ir · re · li · gio · nist) 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, irreligionist is worth 14 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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