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How many syllables in “counterdeployment”?

5

syllables in "counterdeployment"

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Word details

Syllables

5

coun · ter · de · ploy · ment

Letters

17

c · o · u · n · t · e · r · d · e · p · l · o · y · m · e · n · t

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
u1
n1
t1
e1
r1
d2
e1
p3
l1
o1
y4
m3
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “counterdeployment

The word counterdeployment contains 5 syllables, divided as coun · ter · de · ploy · ment. It has 17 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "counterdeployment" have?

"counterdeployment" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "counterdeployment" into syllables?

"counterdeployment" is divided into syllables as: coun · ter · de · ploy · ment.

What is the Scrabble score for "counterdeployment"?

The Scrabble score for "counterdeployment" is 27 points.

Using “counterdeployment” in writing

"counterdeployment" (coun · ter · de · ploy · ment) 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, counterdeployment 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.

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