How many syllables in “countercyclical”?
syllables in "countercyclical"
Word details
Syllables
5
coun · ter · cy · cli · cal
Letters
15
c · o · u · n · t · e · r · c · y · c · l · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
26
points
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About the word “countercyclical”
The word “countercyclical” contains 5 syllables, divided as coun · ter · cy · cli · cal. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "countercyclical" have?
"countercyclical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "countercyclical" into syllables?
"countercyclical" is divided into syllables as: coun · ter · cy · cli · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "countercyclical"?
The Scrabble score for "countercyclical" is 26 points.
Using “countercyclical” in writing
"countercyclical" (coun · ter · cy · cli · cal) 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, “countercyclical” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.