How many syllables in “animadverted”?
syllables in "animadverted"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ni · mad · ver · ted
Letters
12
a · n · i · m · a · d · v · e · r · t · e · d
Scrabble
19
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About the word “animadverted”
The word “animadverted” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ni · mad · ver · ted. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "animadverted" have?
"animadverted" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "animadverted" into syllables?
"animadverted" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · mad · ver · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "animadverted"?
The Scrabble score for "animadverted" is 19 points.
Using “animadverted” in writing
"animadverted" (a · ni · mad · ver · ted) 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, “animadverted” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.