How many syllables in “monopolistic”?
syllables in "monopolistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
mo · no · po · li · stic
Letters
12
m · o · n · o · p · o · l · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “monopolistic”
The word “monopolistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · po · li · stic. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "monopolistic" have?
"monopolistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "monopolistic" into syllables?
"monopolistic" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · po · li · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "monopolistic"?
The Scrabble score for "monopolistic" is 18 points.
Using “monopolistic” in writing
"monopolistic" (mo · no · po · li · 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, “monopolistic” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.