How many syllables in “pharmacists”?
syllables in "pharmacists"
Word details
Syllables
3
phar · ma · cists
Letters
11
p · h · a · r · m · a · c · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “pharmacists”
The word “pharmacists” contains 3 syllables, divided as phar · ma · cists. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pharmacists" have?
"pharmacists" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pharmacists" into syllables?
"pharmacists" is divided into syllables as: phar · ma · cists.
What is the Scrabble score for "pharmacists"?
The Scrabble score for "pharmacists" is 20 points.
Using “pharmacists” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pharmacists" (phar · ma · cists) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pharmacists” 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.