How many syllables in “contagions”?
syllables in "contagions"
Word details
Syllables
3
con · ta · gions
Letters
10
c · o · n · t · a · g · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “contagions”
The word “contagions” contains 3 syllables, divided as con · ta · gions. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contagions" have?
"contagions" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "contagions" into syllables?
"contagions" is divided into syllables as: con · ta · gions.
What is the Scrabble score for "contagions"?
The Scrabble score for "contagions" is 13 points.
Using “contagions” in writing
Three-syllable words like "contagions" (con · ta · gions) 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, “contagions” 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 “contagions”
The letters in “contagions” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cognations.