How many syllables in “contusion”?
syllables in "contusion"
Word details
Syllables
3
contu · sion
Letters
9
c · o · n · t · u · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “contusion”
The word “contusion” contains 3 syllables, divided as contu · sion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contusion" have?
"contusion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "contusion" into syllables?
"contusion" is divided into syllables as: contu · sion.
What is the Scrabble score for "contusion"?
The Scrabble score for "contusion" is 11 points.
Using “contusion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "contusion" (contu · sion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “contusion” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “contusion”
The letters in “contusion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: continuos.