How many syllables in “valedictorians”?
syllables in "valedictorians"
Word details
Syllables
5
va · le · dic · to · rians
Letters
14
v · a · l · e · d · i · c · t · o · r · i · a · n · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “valedictorians”
The word “valedictorians” contains 5 syllables, divided as va · le · dic · to · rians. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "valedictorians" have?
"valedictorians" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "valedictorians" into syllables?
"valedictorians" is divided into syllables as: va · le · dic · to · rians.
What is the Scrabble score for "valedictorians"?
The Scrabble score for "valedictorians" is 20 points.
Using “valedictorians” in writing
"valedictorians" (va · le · dic · to · rians) 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, “valedictorians” 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.