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How many syllables in “counterscientific”?

5

syllables in "counterscientific"

counterscientific
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Word details

Syllables

5

coun · ter · scien · ti · fic

Letters

17

c · o · u · n · t · e · r · s · c · i · e · n · t · i · f · i · c

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
u1
n1
t1
e1
r1
s1
c3
i1
e1
n1
t1
i1
f4
i1
c3

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About the word “counterscientific

The word counterscientific contains 5 syllables, divided as coun · ter · scien · ti · fic. It has 17 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "counterscientific" have?

"counterscientific" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "counterscientific" into syllables?

"counterscientific" is divided into syllables as: coun · ter · scien · ti · fic.

What is the Scrabble score for "counterscientific"?

The Scrabble score for "counterscientific" is 26 points.

Using “counterscientific” in writing

"counterscientific" (coun · ter · scien · ti · fic) 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, counterscientific is worth 26 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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