How many syllables in “malacologists”?
syllables in "malacologists"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · la · co · lo · gists
Letters
13
m · a · l · a · c · o · l · o · g · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “malacologists”
The word “malacologists” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · la · co · lo · gists. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malacologists" have?
"malacologists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "malacologists" into syllables?
"malacologists" is divided into syllables as: ma · la · co · lo · gists.
What is the Scrabble score for "malacologists"?
The Scrabble score for "malacologists" is 18 points.
Using “malacologists” in writing
"malacologists" (ma · la · co · lo · gists) 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, “malacologists” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.