How many syllables in “suburbanites”?
syllables in "suburbanites"
Word details
Syllables
5
su · bur · ba · ni · tes
Letters
12
s · u · b · u · r · b · a · n · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “suburbanites”
The word “suburbanites” contains 5 syllables, divided as su · bur · ba · ni · tes. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suburbanites" have?
"suburbanites" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "suburbanites" into syllables?
"suburbanites" is divided into syllables as: su · bur · ba · ni · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "suburbanites"?
The Scrabble score for "suburbanites" is 16 points.
Using “suburbanites” in writing
"suburbanites" (su · bur · ba · ni · tes) 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, “suburbanites” 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.