How many syllables in “asyndetic”?
syllables in "asyndetic"
Word details
Syllables
4
a · syn · de · tic
Letters
9
a · s · y · n · d · e · t · i · c
Scrabble
15
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About the word “asyndetic”
The word “asyndetic” contains 4 syllables, divided as a · syn · de · tic. It has 9 letters.
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How many syllables does "asyndetic" have?
"asyndetic" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "asyndetic" into syllables?
"asyndetic" is divided into syllables as: a · syn · de · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "asyndetic"?
The Scrabble score for "asyndetic" is 15 points.
Using “asyndetic” in writing
Four-syllable words like "asyndetic" (a · syn · de · tic) 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, “asyndetic” is worth 15 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 “asyndetic”
The letters in “asyndetic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: syndicate.