How many syllables in “materialistic”?
syllables in "materialistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · te · ria · li · stic
Letters
13
m · a · t · e · r · i · a · l · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “materialistic”
The word “materialistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · te · ria · li · stic. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "materialistic" have?
"materialistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "materialistic" into syllables?
"materialistic" is divided into syllables as: ma · te · ria · li · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "materialistic"?
The Scrabble score for "materialistic" is 17 points.
Using “materialistic” in writing
"materialistic" (ma · te · ria · li · stic) 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, “materialistic” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.