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How many syllables in “anticlassical”?

5

syllables in "anticlassical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · ti · clas · si · cal

Letters

13

a · n · t · i · c · l · a · s · s · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
i1
c3
l1
a1
s1
s1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “anticlassical

The word anticlassical contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · clas · si · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "anticlassical" have?

"anticlassical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "anticlassical" into syllables?

"anticlassical" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · clas · si · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "anticlassical"?

The Scrabble score for "anticlassical" is 17 points.

Using “anticlassical” in writing

"anticlassical" (an · ti · clas · si · cal) 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, anticlassical 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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