How many syllables in “televangelist”?
syllables in "televangelist"
Word details
Syllables
5
te · le · van · ge · list
Letters
13
t · e · l · e · v · a · n · g · e · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “televangelist”
The word “televangelist” contains 5 syllables, divided as te · le · van · ge · list. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "televangelist" have?
"televangelist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "televangelist" into syllables?
"televangelist" is divided into syllables as: te · le · van · ge · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "televangelist"?
The Scrabble score for "televangelist" is 17 points.
Using “televangelist” in writing
"televangelist" (te · le · van · ge · list) 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, “televangelist” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.