How many syllables in “mesmerist”?
syllables in "mesmerist"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · sme · rist
Letters
9
m · e · s · m · e · r · i · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “mesmerist”
The word “mesmerist” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · sme · rist. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mesmerist" have?
"mesmerist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mesmerist" into syllables?
"mesmerist" is divided into syllables as: me · sme · rist.
What is the Scrabble score for "mesmerist"?
The Scrabble score for "mesmerist" is 13 points.
Using “mesmerist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mesmerist" (me · sme · rist) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mesmerist” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “mesmerist”
The letters in “mesmerist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: meristems.