How many syllables in “contradistinguished”?
syllables in "contradistinguished"
Word details
Syllables
5
cont · radi · stin · guis · hed
Letters
19
c · o · n · t · r · a · d · i · s · t · i · n · g · u · i · s · h · e · d
Scrabble
27
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About the word “contradistinguished”
The word “contradistinguished” contains 5 syllables, divided as cont · radi · stin · guis · hed. It has 19 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contradistinguished" have?
"contradistinguished" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "contradistinguished" into syllables?
"contradistinguished" is divided into syllables as: cont · radi · stin · guis · hed.
What is the Scrabble score for "contradistinguished"?
The Scrabble score for "contradistinguished" is 27 points.
Using “contradistinguished” in writing
"contradistinguished" (cont · radi · stin · guis · hed) 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, “contradistinguished” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.