How many syllables in “prohibitionists”?
syllables in "prohibitionists"
Word details
Syllables
5
proh · ibit · ioni · sts
Letters
15
p · r · o · h · i · b · i · t · i · o · n · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “prohibitionists”
The word “prohibitionists” contains 5 syllables, divided as proh · ibit · ioni · sts. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "prohibitionists" have?
"prohibitionists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "prohibitionists" into syllables?
"prohibitionists" is divided into syllables as: proh · ibit · ioni · sts.
What is the Scrabble score for "prohibitionists"?
The Scrabble score for "prohibitionists" is 22 points.
Using “prohibitionists” in writing
"prohibitionists" (proh · ibit · ioni · sts) 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, “prohibitionists” 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.