How many syllables in “keyboardist”?
syllables in "keyboardist"
Word details
Syllables
3
key · boar · dist
Letters
11
k · e · y · b · o · a · r · d · i · s · t
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “keyboardist”
The word “keyboardist” contains 3 syllables, divided as key · boar · dist. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "keyboardist" have?
"keyboardist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "keyboardist" into syllables?
"keyboardist" is divided into syllables as: key · boar · dist.
What is the Scrabble score for "keyboardist"?
The Scrabble score for "keyboardist" is 21 points.
Using “keyboardist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "keyboardist" (key · boar · dist) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “keyboardist” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.