How many syllables in “segregationist”?
syllables in "segregationist"
Word details
Syllables
5
segr · egat · ioni · st
Letters
14
s · e · g · r · e · g · a · t · i · o · n · i · s · t
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “segregationist”
The word “segregationist” contains 5 syllables, divided as segr · egat · ioni · st. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "segregationist" have?
"segregationist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "segregationist" into syllables?
"segregationist" is divided into syllables as: segr · egat · ioni · st.
What is the Scrabble score for "segregationist"?
The Scrabble score for "segregationist" is 16 points.
Using “segregationist” in writing
"segregationist" (segr · egat · ioni · st) 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, “segregationist” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.