How many syllables in “vacationist”?
syllables in "vacationist"
Word details
Syllables
4
vaca · tion · ist
Letters
11
v · a · c · a · t · i · o · n · i · s · t
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “vacationist”
The word “vacationist” contains 4 syllables, divided as vaca · tion · ist. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vacationist" have?
"vacationist" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "vacationist" into syllables?
"vacationist" is divided into syllables as: vaca · tion · ist.
What is the Scrabble score for "vacationist"?
The Scrabble score for "vacationist" is 16 points.
Using “vacationist” in writing
Four-syllable words like "vacationist" (vaca · tion · ist) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “vacationist” 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.
Anagrams of “vacationist”
The letters in “vacationist” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: activations, cavitations.