How many syllables in “republicanism”?
syllables in "republicanism"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · pu · bli · ca · nism
Letters
13
r · e · p · u · b · l · i · c · a · n · i · s · m
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “republicanism”
The word “republicanism” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · pu · bli · ca · nism. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "republicanism" have?
"republicanism" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "republicanism" into syllables?
"republicanism" is divided into syllables as: re · pu · bli · ca · nism.
What is the Scrabble score for "republicanism"?
The Scrabble score for "republicanism" is 21 points.
Using “republicanism” in writing
"republicanism" (re · pu · bli · ca · nism) 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, “republicanism” 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.