How many syllables in “keyboardists”?
syllables in "keyboardists"
Word details
Syllables
3
key · boar · dists
Letters
12
k · e · y · b · o · a · r · d · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “keyboardists”
The word “keyboardists” contains 3 syllables, divided as key · boar · dists. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "keyboardists" have?
"keyboardists" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "keyboardists" into syllables?
"keyboardists" is divided into syllables as: key · boar · dists.
What is the Scrabble score for "keyboardists"?
The Scrabble score for "keyboardists" is 22 points.
Using “keyboardists” in writing
Three-syllable words like "keyboardists" (key · boar · dists) 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, “keyboardists” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.