How many syllables in “satirist”?
syllables in "satirist"
Word details
Syllables
3
sa · ti · rist
Letters
8
s · a · t · i · r · i · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “satirist”
The word “satirist” contains 3 syllables, divided as sa · ti · rist. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "satirist" have?
"satirist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "satirist" into syllables?
"satirist" is divided into syllables as: sa · ti · rist.
What is the Scrabble score for "satirist"?
The Scrabble score for "satirist" is 8 points.
Using “satirist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "satirist" (sa · ti · rist) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “satirist” is worth 8 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 “satirist”
The letters in “satirist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sitarist.