How many syllables in “professionalisms”?
syllables in "professionalisms"
Word details
Syllables
5
prof · essi · onal · isms
Letters
16
p · r · o · f · e · s · s · i · o · n · a · l · i · s · m · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “professionalisms”
The word “professionalisms” contains 5 syllables, divided as prof · essi · onal · isms. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "professionalisms" have?
"professionalisms" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "professionalisms" into syllables?
"professionalisms" is divided into syllables as: prof · essi · onal · isms.
What is the Scrabble score for "professionalisms"?
The Scrabble score for "professionalisms" is 23 points.
Using “professionalisms” in writing
"professionalisms" (prof · essi · onal · isms) 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, “professionalisms” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.