Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

nihilistic

How many syllables in nihilistic?

  4 syllables

Divide nihilistic into syllables:   ni-hil-is-tic
Primary syllable stress:   ni-hil-is-tic
Secondary syllable stress:   ni-hil-is-tic
How to pronounce nihilistic:   nahy-uh-lis-tik
How to say nihilistic:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"nihilistic." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 17 March 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why nihilistic is 4 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
Which will you choose
accept or except?
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with nihilistic

4 syllables
5 syllables
Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
How could $250 help your students?

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Noon was the ninth hour
of the Roman day.
!Learn more
FAQ
Why do we say
"an" hour?
?Learn Why
Ever Wonder
when to use
To, Too, 2, and Two?
Find Out Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!