How many syllables in “mathematicians”?
syllables in "mathematicians"
Word details
Syllables
5
mat · he · ma · ti · cians
Letters
14
m · a · t · h · e · m · a · t · i · c · i · a · n · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “mathematicians”
The word “mathematicians” contains 5 syllables, divided as mat · he · ma · ti · cians. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mathematicians" have?
"mathematicians" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mathematicians" into syllables?
"mathematicians" is divided into syllables as: mat · he · ma · ti · cians.
What is the Scrabble score for "mathematicians"?
The Scrabble score for "mathematicians" is 23 points.
Using “mathematicians” in writing
"mathematicians" (mat · he · ma · ti · cians) 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, “mathematicians” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.