How many syllables in “animadverting”?
syllables in "animadverting"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ni · mad · ver · ting
Letters
13
a · n · i · m · a · d · v · e · r · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “animadverting”
The word “animadverting” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ni · mad · ver · ting. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "animadverting" have?
"animadverting" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "animadverting" into syllables?
"animadverting" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · mad · ver · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "animadverting"?
The Scrabble score for "animadverting" is 20 points.
Using “animadverting” in writing
"animadverting" (a · ni · mad · ver · ting) 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, “animadverting” 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.