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How many syllables in “counterevidence”?

5

syllables in "counterevidence"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cou · nte · rev · ide · nce

Letters

15

c · o · u · n · t · e · r · e · v · i · d · e · n · c · e

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
u1
n1
t1
e1
r1
e1
v4
i1
d2
e1
n1
c3
e1

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About the word “counterevidence

The word counterevidence contains 5 syllables, divided as cou · nte · rev · ide · nce. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "counterevidence" have?

"counterevidence" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "counterevidence" into syllables?

"counterevidence" is divided into syllables as: cou · nte · rev · ide · nce.

What is the Scrabble score for "counterevidence"?

The Scrabble score for "counterevidence" is 23 points.

Using “counterevidence” in writing

"counterevidence" (cou · nte · rev · ide · nce) 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, counterevidence is worth 23 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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