How many syllables in “legalist”?
syllables in "legalist"
Word details
Syllables
3
le · ga · list
Letters
8
l · e · g · a · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “legalist”
The word “legalist” contains 3 syllables, divided as le · ga · list. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legalist" have?
"legalist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "legalist" into syllables?
"legalist" is divided into syllables as: le · ga · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "legalist"?
The Scrabble score for "legalist" is 9 points.
Using “legalist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "legalist" (le · ga · list) 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, “legalist” is worth 9 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.
Anagrams of “legalist”
The letters in “legalist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tillages.