How many syllables in “royalist”?
syllables in "royalist"
Word details
Syllables
2
roya · list
Letters
8
r · o · y · a · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “royalist”
The word “royalist” contains 2 syllables, divided as roya · list. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "royalist" have?
"royalist" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "royalist" into syllables?
"royalist" is divided into syllables as: roya · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "royalist"?
The Scrabble score for "royalist" is 11 points.
Using “royalist” in writing
Two-syllable words like "royalist" (roya · list) 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, “royalist” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “royalist”
The letters in “royalist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: solitary.