How many syllables in “mathematician”?
syllables in "mathematician"
Word details
Syllables
5
mat · he · ma · ti · cian
Letters
13
m · a · t · h · e · m · a · t · i · c · i · a · n
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “mathematician”
The word “mathematician” contains 5 syllables, divided as mat · he · ma · ti · cian. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mathematician" have?
"mathematician" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mathematician" into syllables?
"mathematician" is divided into syllables as: mat · he · ma · ti · cian.
What is the Scrabble score for "mathematician"?
The Scrabble score for "mathematician" is 22 points.
Using “mathematician” in writing
"mathematician" (mat · he · ma · ti · cian) 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, “mathematician” 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.