How many syllables in “contravenes”?
syllables in "contravenes"
Word details
Syllables
4
con · tra · ve · nes
Letters
11
c · o · n · t · r · a · v · e · n · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “contravenes”
The word “contravenes” contains 4 syllables, divided as con · tra · ve · nes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "contravenes" have?
"contravenes" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "contravenes" into syllables?
"contravenes" is divided into syllables as: con · tra · ve · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "contravenes"?
The Scrabble score for "contravenes" is 16 points.
Using “contravenes” in writing
Four-syllable words like "contravenes" (con · tra · ve · nes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “contravenes” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “contravenes”
The letters in “contravenes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: covenanters.