How many syllables in “asyndeton”?
syllables in "asyndeton"
Word details
Syllables
4
a · syn · de · ton
Letters
9
a · s · y · n · d · e · t · o · n
Scrabble
13
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About the word “asyndeton”
The word “asyndeton” contains 4 syllables, divided as a · syn · de · ton. It has 9 letters.
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How many syllables does "asyndeton" have?
"asyndeton" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "asyndeton" into syllables?
"asyndeton" is divided into syllables as: a · syn · de · ton.
What is the Scrabble score for "asyndeton"?
The Scrabble score for "asyndeton" is 13 points.
Using “asyndeton” in writing
Four-syllable words like "asyndeton" (a · syn · de · ton) 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, “asyndeton” 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.
Anagrams of “asyndeton”
The letters in “asyndeton” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nonsteady.