How many syllables in “antiphrasis”?
syllables in "antiphrasis"
Word details
Syllables
4
an · tip · hra · sis
Letters
11
a · n · t · i · p · h · r · a · s · i · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “antiphrasis”
The word “antiphrasis” contains 4 syllables, divided as an · tip · hra · sis. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antiphrasis" have?
"antiphrasis" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "antiphrasis" into syllables?
"antiphrasis" is divided into syllables as: an · tip · hra · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "antiphrasis"?
The Scrabble score for "antiphrasis" is 16 points.
Using “antiphrasis” in writing
Four-syllable words like "antiphrasis" (an · tip · hra · sis) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “antiphrasis” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “antiphrasis”
The letters in “antiphrasis” can be rearranged to spell one other word: artisanship.