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How many syllables in “antonomasia”?

5

syllables in "antonomasia"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · to · no · ma · sia

Letters

11

a · n · t · o · n · o · m · a · s · i · a

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
o1
n1
o1
m3
a1
s1
i1
a1

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About the word “antonomasia

The word antonomasia contains 5 syllables, divided as an · to · no · ma · sia. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "antonomasia" have?

"antonomasia" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "antonomasia" into syllables?

"antonomasia" is divided into syllables as: an · to · no · ma · sia.

What is the Scrabble score for "antonomasia"?

The Scrabble score for "antonomasia" is 13 points.

Using “antonomasia” in writing

"antonomasia" (an · to · no · ma · sia) 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, antonomasia 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.

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