How many syllables in “counterspies”?
syllables in "counterspies"
Word details
Syllables
3
coun · ter · spies
Letters
12
c · o · u · n · t · e · r · s · p · i · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “counterspies”
The word “counterspies” contains 3 syllables, divided as coun · ter · spies. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "counterspies" have?
"counterspies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "counterspies" into syllables?
"counterspies" is divided into syllables as: coun · ter · spies.
What is the Scrabble score for "counterspies"?
The Scrabble score for "counterspies" is 16 points.
Using “counterspies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "counterspies" (coun · ter · spies) 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, “counterspies” is worth 16 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 “counterspies”
The letters in “counterspies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: persecutions.