How many syllables in “antislavery”?
syllables in "antislavery"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · ti · sla · ve · ry
Letters
11
a · n · t · i · s · l · a · v · e · r · y
Scrabble
17
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About the word “antislavery”
The word “antislavery” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · sla · ve · ry. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "antislavery" have?
"antislavery" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antislavery" into syllables?
"antislavery" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · sla · ve · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "antislavery"?
The Scrabble score for "antislavery" is 17 points.
Using “antislavery” in writing
"antislavery" (an · ti · sla · ve · ry) 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, “antislavery” 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.