How many syllables in “televangelists”?
syllables in "televangelists"
Word details
Syllables
5
te · le · van · ge · lists
Letters
14
t · e · l · e · v · a · n · g · e · l · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “televangelists”
The word “televangelists” contains 5 syllables, divided as te · le · van · ge · lists. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "televangelists" have?
"televangelists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "televangelists" into syllables?
"televangelists" is divided into syllables as: te · le · van · ge · lists.
What is the Scrabble score for "televangelists"?
The Scrabble score for "televangelists" is 18 points.
Using “televangelists” in writing
"televangelists" (te · le · van · ge · lists) 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, “televangelists” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.