How many syllables in “contraindication”?
syllables in "contraindication"
Word details
Syllables
5
cont · rain · dica · tion
Letters
16
c · o · n · t · r · a · i · n · d · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “contraindication”
The word “contraindication” contains 5 syllables, divided as cont · rain · dica · tion. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "contraindication" have?
"contraindication" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "contraindication" into syllables?
"contraindication" is divided into syllables as: cont · rain · dica · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "contraindication"?
The Scrabble score for "contraindication" is 21 points.
Using “contraindication” in writing
"contraindication" (cont · rain · dica · tion) 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, “contraindication” 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.