How many syllables in “anticrime”?
syllables in "anticrime"
Word details
Syllables
3
ant · icr · ime
Letters
9
a · n · t · i · c · r · i · m · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “anticrime”
The word “anticrime” contains 3 syllables, divided as ant · icr · ime. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "anticrime" have?
"anticrime" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "anticrime" into syllables?
"anticrime" is divided into syllables as: ant · icr · ime.
What is the Scrabble score for "anticrime"?
The Scrabble score for "anticrime" is 13 points.
Using “anticrime” in writing
Three-syllable words like "anticrime" (ant · icr · ime) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “anticrime” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “anticrime”
The letters in “anticrime” can be rearranged to spell one other word: criminate.