How many syllables in “prohibitionist”?
syllables in "prohibitionist"
Word details
Syllables
5
proh · ibit · ioni · st
Letters
14
p · r · o · h · i · b · i · t · i · o · n · i · s · t
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “prohibitionist”
The word “prohibitionist” contains 5 syllables, divided as proh · ibit · ioni · st. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prohibitionist" have?
"prohibitionist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prohibitionist" into syllables?
"prohibitionist" is divided into syllables as: proh · ibit · ioni · st.
What is the Scrabble score for "prohibitionist"?
The Scrabble score for "prohibitionist" is 21 points.
Using “prohibitionist” in writing
"prohibitionist" (proh · ibit · ioni · st) 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, “prohibitionist” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.