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How many syllables in “psalmists”?

2

syllables in "psalmists"

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Word details

Syllables

2

psal · mists

Letters

9

p · s · a · l · m · i · s · t · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
s1
a1
l1
m3
i1
s1
t1
s1

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About the word “psalmists

The word psalmists contains 2 syllables, divided as psal · mists. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "psalmists" have?

"psalmists" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "psalmists" into syllables?

"psalmists" is divided into syllables as: psal · mists.

What is the Scrabble score for "psalmists"?

The Scrabble score for "psalmists" is 13 points.

Using “psalmists” in writing

Two-syllable words like "psalmists" (psal · mists) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, psalmists is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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