How many syllables in “counterblockades”?
syllables in "counterblockades"
Word details
Syllables
5
coun · ter · bloc · ka · des
Letters
16
c · o · u · n · t · e · r · b · l · o · c · k · a · d · e · s
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “counterblockades”
The word “counterblockades” contains 5 syllables, divided as coun · ter · bloc · ka · des. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "counterblockades" have?
"counterblockades" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "counterblockades" into syllables?
"counterblockades" is divided into syllables as: coun · ter · bloc · ka · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "counterblockades"?
The Scrabble score for "counterblockades" is 27 points.
Using “counterblockades” in writing
"counterblockades" (coun · ter · bloc · ka · des) 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, “counterblockades” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.