How many syllables in “counterinsurgents”?
syllables in "counterinsurgents"
Word details
Syllables
5
coun · te · rin · sur · gents
Letters
17
c · o · u · n · t · e · r · i · n · s · u · r · g · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “counterinsurgents”
The word “counterinsurgents” contains 5 syllables, divided as coun · te · rin · sur · gents. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "counterinsurgents" have?
"counterinsurgents" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "counterinsurgents" into syllables?
"counterinsurgents" is divided into syllables as: coun · te · rin · sur · gents.
What is the Scrabble score for "counterinsurgents"?
The Scrabble score for "counterinsurgents" is 20 points.
Using “counterinsurgents” in writing
"counterinsurgents" (coun · te · rin · sur · gents) 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, “counterinsurgents” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.