How many syllables in “counterincentive”?
syllables in "counterincentive"
Word details
Syllables
5
coun · teri · ncen · tive
Letters
16
c · o · u · n · t · e · r · i · n · c · e · n · t · i · v · e
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “counterincentive”
The word “counterincentive” contains 5 syllables, divided as coun · teri · ncen · tive. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "counterincentive" have?
"counterincentive" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "counterincentive" into syllables?
"counterincentive" is divided into syllables as: coun · teri · ncen · tive.
What is the Scrabble score for "counterincentive"?
The Scrabble score for "counterincentive" is 23 points.
Using “counterincentive” in writing
"counterincentive" (coun · teri · ncen · tive) 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, “counterincentive” 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.