How many syllables in “militaristic”?
syllables in "militaristic"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · li · ta · ri · stic
Letters
12
m · i · l · i · t · a · r · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “militaristic”
The word “militaristic” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · li · ta · ri · stic. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "militaristic" have?
"militaristic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "militaristic" into syllables?
"militaristic" is divided into syllables as: mi · li · ta · ri · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "militaristic"?
The Scrabble score for "militaristic" is 16 points.
Using “militaristic” in writing
"militaristic" (mi · li · ta · ri · 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, “militaristic” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.