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How many syllables in “perfectionistic”?

5

syllables in "perfectionistic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

perf · ecti · onis · tic

Letters

15

p · e · r · f · e · c · t · i · o · n · i · s · t · i · c

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
r1
f4
e1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1
i1
s1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “perfectionistic

The word perfectionistic contains 5 syllables, divided as perf · ecti · onis · tic. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "perfectionistic" have?

"perfectionistic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "perfectionistic" into syllables?

"perfectionistic" is divided into syllables as: perf · ecti · onis · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "perfectionistic"?

The Scrabble score for "perfectionistic" is 24 points.

Using “perfectionistic” in writing

"perfectionistic" (perf · ecti · onis · tic) 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, perfectionistic is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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