How many syllables in “memorialist”?
syllables in "memorialist"
Word details
Syllables
4
me · mo · ria · list
Letters
11
m · e · m · o · r · i · a · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “memorialist”
The word “memorialist” contains 4 syllables, divided as me · mo · ria · list. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "memorialist" have?
"memorialist" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "memorialist" into syllables?
"memorialist" is divided into syllables as: me · mo · ria · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "memorialist"?
The Scrabble score for "memorialist" is 15 points.
Using “memorialist” in writing
Four-syllable words like "memorialist" (me · mo · ria · list) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “memorialist” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “memorialist”
The letters in “memorialist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: immortalise.