How many syllables in “transcendentalist”?
syllables in "transcendentalist"
Word details
Syllables
5
tran · scen · den · ta · list
Letters
17
t · r · a · n · s · c · e · n · d · e · n · t · a · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “transcendentalist”
The word “transcendentalist” contains 5 syllables, divided as tran · scen · den · ta · list. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "transcendentalist" have?
"transcendentalist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "transcendentalist" into syllables?
"transcendentalist" is divided into syllables as: tran · scen · den · ta · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "transcendentalist"?
The Scrabble score for "transcendentalist" is 20 points.
Using “transcendentalist” in writing
"transcendentalist" (tran · scen · den · ta · 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, “transcendentalist” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.