How many syllables in “contagion”?
syllables in "contagion"
Word details
Syllables
3
con · ta · gion
Letters
9
c · o · n · t · a · g · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “contagion”
The word “contagion” contains 3 syllables, divided as con · ta · gion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contagion" have?
"contagion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "contagion" into syllables?
"contagion" is divided into syllables as: con · ta · gion.
What is the Scrabble score for "contagion"?
The Scrabble score for "contagion" is 12 points.
Using “contagion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "contagion" (con · ta · gion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “contagion” is worth 12 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 “contagion”
The letters in “contagion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cognation.