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How many syllables in “anastigmatic”?

5

syllables in "anastigmatic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · na · stig · ma · tic

Letters

12

a · n · a · s · t · i · g · m · a · t · i · c

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
a1
s1
t1
i1
g2
m3
a1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “anastigmatic

The word anastigmatic contains 5 syllables, divided as a · na · stig · ma · tic. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "anastigmatic" have?

"anastigmatic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "anastigmatic" into syllables?

"anastigmatic" is divided into syllables as: a · na · stig · ma · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "anastigmatic"?

The Scrabble score for "anastigmatic" is 17 points.

Using “anastigmatic” in writing

"anastigmatic" (a · na · stig · ma · tic) 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, anastigmatic is worth 17 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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