How many syllables in “contemporaries”?
syllables in "contemporaries"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · tem · po · ra · ries
Letters
14
c · o · n · t · e · m · p · o · r · a · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “contemporaries”
The word “contemporaries” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · tem · po · ra · ries. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contemporaries" have?
"contemporaries" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "contemporaries" into syllables?
"contemporaries" is divided into syllables as: con · tem · po · ra · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "contemporaries"?
The Scrabble score for "contemporaries" is 20 points.
Using “contemporaries” in writing
"contemporaries" (con · tem · po · ra · ries) 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, “contemporaries” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.