How many syllables in “socialist”?
syllables in "socialist"
Word details
Syllables
3
so · cia · list
Letters
9
s · o · c · i · a · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “socialist”
The word “socialist” contains 3 syllables, divided as so · cia · list. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "socialist" have?
"socialist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "socialist" into syllables?
"socialist" is divided into syllables as: so · cia · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "socialist"?
The Scrabble score for "socialist" is 11 points.
Using “socialist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "socialist" (so · cia · list) 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, “socialist” 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.