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How many syllables in “voluntaristic”?

5

syllables in "voluntaristic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

vo · lun · ta · ri · stic

Letters

13

v · o · l · u · n · t · a · r · i · s · t · i · c

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

v4
o1
l1
u1
n1
t1
a1
r1
i1
s1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “voluntaristic

The word voluntaristic contains 5 syllables, divided as vo · lun · ta · ri · stic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "voluntaristic" have?

"voluntaristic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "voluntaristic" into syllables?

"voluntaristic" is divided into syllables as: vo · lun · ta · ri · stic.

What is the Scrabble score for "voluntaristic"?

The Scrabble score for "voluntaristic" is 18 points.

Using “voluntaristic” in writing

"voluntaristic" (vo · lun · ta · ri · stic) 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, voluntaristic 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.

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