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How many syllables in “resurrectionist”?

5

syllables in "resurrectionist"

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Word details

Syllables

5

resu · rrec · tion · ist

Letters

15

r · e · s · u · r · r · e · c · t · i · o · n · i · s · t

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
s1
u1
r1
r1
e1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1
i1
s1
t1

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About the word “resurrectionist

The word resurrectionist contains 5 syllables, divided as resu · rrec · tion · ist. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "resurrectionist" have?

"resurrectionist" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "resurrectionist" into syllables?

"resurrectionist" is divided into syllables as: resu · rrec · tion · ist.

What is the Scrabble score for "resurrectionist"?

The Scrabble score for "resurrectionist" is 17 points.

Using “resurrectionist” in writing

"resurrectionist" (resu · rrec · tion · ist) 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, resurrectionist is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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