How many syllables in “nationalistic”?
syllables in "nationalistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
nati · onal · isti · c
Letters
13
n · a · t · i · o · n · a · l · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “nationalistic”
The word “nationalistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as nati · onal · isti · c. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "nationalistic" have?
"nationalistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nationalistic" into syllables?
"nationalistic" is divided into syllables as: nati · onal · isti · c.
What is the Scrabble score for "nationalistic"?
The Scrabble score for "nationalistic" is 15 points.
Using “nationalistic” in writing
"nationalistic" (nati · onal · isti · c) 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, “nationalistic” 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.