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How many syllables in “contractility”?

5

syllables in "contractility"

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Word details

Syllables

5

con · trac · ti · li · ty

Letters

13

c · o · n · t · r · a · c · t · i · l · i · t · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
t1
r1
a1
c3
t1
i1
l1
i1
t1
y4

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About the word “contractility

The word contractility contains 5 syllables, divided as con · trac · ti · li · ty. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "contractility" have?

"contractility" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "contractility" into syllables?

"contractility" is divided into syllables as: con · trac · ti · li · ty.

What is the Scrabble score for "contractility"?

The Scrabble score for "contractility" is 20 points.

Using “contractility” in writing

"contractility" (con · trac · ti · li · ty) 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, contractility 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.

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