How many syllables in “paternalistic”?
syllables in "paternalistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · ter · na · li · stic
Letters
13
p · a · t · e · r · n · a · l · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “paternalistic”
The word “paternalistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ter · na · li · stic. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "paternalistic" have?
"paternalistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "paternalistic" into syllables?
"paternalistic" is divided into syllables as: pa · ter · na · li · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "paternalistic"?
The Scrabble score for "paternalistic" is 17 points.
Using “paternalistic” in writing
"paternalistic" (pa · ter · na · 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, “paternalistic” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “paternalistic”
The letters in “paternalistic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antiparticles.