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How many syllables in “juxtaposition”?

5

syllables in "juxtaposition"

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Word details

Syllables

5

juxt · apos · itio · n

Letters

13

j · u · x · t · a · p · o · s · i · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

j8
u1
x8
t1
a1
p3
o1
s1
i1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “juxtaposition

The word juxtaposition contains 5 syllables, divided as juxt · apos · itio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "juxtaposition" have?

"juxtaposition" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "juxtaposition" into syllables?

"juxtaposition" is divided into syllables as: juxt · apos · itio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "juxtaposition"?

The Scrabble score for "juxtaposition" is 29 points.

Using “juxtaposition” in writing

"juxtaposition" (juxt · apos · itio · n) 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, juxtaposition is worth 29 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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