How many syllables in “countermoved”?
syllables in "countermoved"
Word details
Syllables
3
coun · term · oved
Letters
12
c · o · u · n · t · e · r · m · o · v · e · d
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “countermoved”
The word “countermoved” contains 3 syllables, divided as coun · term · oved. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "countermoved" have?
"countermoved" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "countermoved" into syllables?
"countermoved" is divided into syllables as: coun · term · oved.
What is the Scrabble score for "countermoved"?
The Scrabble score for "countermoved" is 20 points.
Using “countermoved” in writing
Three-syllable words like "countermoved" (coun · term · oved) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “countermoved” 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.
Anagrams of “countermoved”
The letters in “countermoved” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overdocument.