How many syllables in “antithetical”?
syllables in "antithetical"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · tit · he · ti · cal
Letters
12
a · n · t · i · t · h · e · t · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
17
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About the word “antithetical”
The word “antithetical” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · tit · he · ti · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "antithetical" have?
"antithetical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antithetical" into syllables?
"antithetical" is divided into syllables as: an · tit · he · ti · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "antithetical"?
The Scrabble score for "antithetical" is 17 points.
Using “antithetical” in writing
"antithetical" (an · tit · he · ti · 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, “antithetical” 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.