How many syllables in “professionalism”?
syllables in "professionalism"
Word details
Syllables
5
prof · essi · onal · ism
Letters
15
p · r · o · f · e · s · s · i · o · n · a · l · i · s · m
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “professionalism”
The word “professionalism” contains 5 syllables, divided as prof · essi · onal · ism. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "professionalism" have?
"professionalism" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "professionalism" into syllables?
"professionalism" is divided into syllables as: prof · essi · onal · ism.
What is the Scrabble score for "professionalism"?
The Scrabble score for "professionalism" is 22 points.
Using “professionalism” in writing
"professionalism" (prof · essi · onal · ism) 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, “professionalism” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.