How many syllables in “conterminously”?
syllables in "conterminously"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · ter · mi · nou · sly
Letters
14
c · o · n · t · e · r · m · i · n · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “conterminously”
The word “conterminously” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · ter · mi · nou · sly. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "conterminously" have?
"conterminously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "conterminously" into syllables?
"conterminously" is divided into syllables as: con · ter · mi · nou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "conterminously"?
The Scrabble score for "conterminously" is 21 points.
Using “conterminously” in writing
"conterminously" (con · ter · mi · nou · sly) 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, “conterminously” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.