How many syllables in “contortionistic”?
syllables in "contortionistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
cont · orti · onis · tic
Letters
15
c · o · n · t · o · r · t · i · o · n · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “contortionistic”
The word “contortionistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as cont · orti · onis · tic. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contortionistic" have?
"contortionistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "contortionistic" into syllables?
"contortionistic" is divided into syllables as: cont · orti · onis · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "contortionistic"?
The Scrabble score for "contortionistic" is 19 points.
Using “contortionistic” in writing
"contortionistic" (cont · orti · onis · tic) 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, “contortionistic” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.