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How many syllables in “counteraggression”?

5

syllables in "counteraggression"

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Word details

Syllables

5

count · eragg · ressi · on

Letters

17

c · o · u · n · t · e · r · a · g · g · r · e · s · s · i · o · n

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
u1
n1
t1
e1
r1
a1
g2
g2
r1
e1
s1
s1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “counteraggression

The word counteraggression contains 5 syllables, divided as count · eragg · ressi · on. It has 17 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "counteraggression" have?

"counteraggression" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "counteraggression" into syllables?

"counteraggression" is divided into syllables as: count · eragg · ressi · on.

What is the Scrabble score for "counteraggression"?

The Scrabble score for "counteraggression" is 21 points.

Using “counteraggression” in writing

"counteraggression" (count · eragg · ressi · on) 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, counteraggression 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.

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