How many syllables in “isolationist”?
syllables in "isolationist"
Word details
Syllables
5
iso · lat · ion · ist
Letters
12
i · s · o · l · a · t · i · o · n · i · s · t
Scrabble
12
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About the word “isolationist”
The word “isolationist” contains 5 syllables, divided as iso · lat · ion · ist. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "isolationist" have?
"isolationist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "isolationist" into syllables?
"isolationist" is divided into syllables as: iso · lat · ion · ist.
What is the Scrabble score for "isolationist"?
The Scrabble score for "isolationist" is 12 points.
Using “isolationist” in writing
"isolationist" (iso · lat · ion · ist) 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, “isolationist” is worth 12 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.