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How many syllables in “neoconservative”?

5

syllables in "neoconservative"

neoconservative
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Word details

Syllables

5

neo · con · ser · vat · ive

Letters

15

n · e · o · c · o · n · s · e · r · v · a · t · i · v · e

Scrabble

23

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Scrabble letter values

n1
e1
o1
c3
o1
n1
s1
e1
r1
v4
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1

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About the word “neoconservative

The word neoconservative contains 5 syllables, divided as neo · con · ser · vat · ive. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "neoconservative" have?

"neoconservative" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "neoconservative" into syllables?

"neoconservative" is divided into syllables as: neo · con · ser · vat · ive.

What is the Scrabble score for "neoconservative"?

The Scrabble score for "neoconservative" is 23 points.

Using “neoconservative” in writing

"neoconservative" (neo · con · ser · vat · ive) 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, neoconservative is worth 23 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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