How many syllables in “counterdemand”?
syllables in "counterdemand"
Word details
Syllables
4
coun · ter · de · mand
Letters
13
c · o · u · n · t · e · r · d · e · m · a · n · d
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “counterdemand”
The word “counterdemand” contains 4 syllables, divided as coun · ter · de · mand. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "counterdemand" have?
"counterdemand" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "counterdemand" into syllables?
"counterdemand" is divided into syllables as: coun · ter · de · mand.
What is the Scrabble score for "counterdemand"?
The Scrabble score for "counterdemand" is 19 points.
Using “counterdemand” in writing
Four-syllable words like "counterdemand" (coun · ter · de · mand) 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, “counterdemand” is worth 19 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 “counterdemand”
The letters in “counterdemand” can be rearranged to spell one other word: countermanded.