How many syllables in “contrapositive”?
syllables in "contrapositive"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · tra · pos · iti · ve
Letters
14
c · o · n · t · r · a · p · o · s · i · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “contrapositive”
The word “contrapositive” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · tra · pos · iti · ve. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "contrapositive" have?
"contrapositive" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "contrapositive" into syllables?
"contrapositive" is divided into syllables as: con · tra · pos · iti · ve.
What is the Scrabble score for "contrapositive"?
The Scrabble score for "contrapositive" is 21 points.
Using “contrapositive” in writing
"contrapositive" (con · tra · pos · iti · ve) 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, “contrapositive” 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.