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How many syllables in “martyrologist”?

5

syllables in "martyrologist"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mar · ty · ro · lo · gist

Letters

13

m · a · r · t · y · r · o · l · o · g · i · s · t

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
r1
t1
y4
r1
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
s1
t1

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About the word “martyrologist

The word martyrologist contains 5 syllables, divided as mar · ty · ro · lo · gist. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "martyrologist" have?

"martyrologist" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "martyrologist" into syllables?

"martyrologist" is divided into syllables as: mar · ty · ro · lo · gist.

What is the Scrabble score for "martyrologist"?

The Scrabble score for "martyrologist" is 19 points.

Using “martyrologist” in writing

"martyrologist" (mar · ty · ro · lo · gist) 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, martyrologist is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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