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How many syllables in “antiobscenity”?

5

syllables in "antiobscenity"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · tiob · sce · ni · ty

Letters

13

a · n · t · i · o · b · s · c · e · n · i · t · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
i1
o1
b3
s1
c3
e1
n1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “antiobscenity

The word antiobscenity contains 5 syllables, divided as an · tiob · sce · ni · ty. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "antiobscenity" have?

"antiobscenity" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "antiobscenity" into syllables?

"antiobscenity" is divided into syllables as: an · tiob · sce · ni · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "antiobscenity"?

The Scrabble score for "antiobscenity" is 20 points.

Using “antiobscenity” in writing

"antiobscenity" (an · tiob · sce · ni · ty) 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, antiobscenity 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.

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