How many syllables in “parliamentarians”?
syllables in "parliamentarians"
Word details
Syllables
5
par · lia · men · ta · rians
Letters
16
p · a · r · l · i · a · m · e · n · t · a · r · i · a · n · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “parliamentarians”
The word “parliamentarians” contains 5 syllables, divided as par · lia · men · ta · rians. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parliamentarians" have?
"parliamentarians" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "parliamentarians" into syllables?
"parliamentarians" is divided into syllables as: par · lia · men · ta · rians.
What is the Scrabble score for "parliamentarians"?
The Scrabble score for "parliamentarians" is 20 points.
Using “parliamentarians” in writing
"parliamentarians" (par · lia · men · ta · rians) 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, “parliamentarians” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.