How many syllables in “pleonastic”?
syllables in "pleonastic"
Word details
Syllables
3
pleo · na · stic
Letters
10
p · l · e · o · n · a · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “pleonastic”
The word “pleonastic” contains 3 syllables, divided as pleo · na · stic. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pleonastic" have?
"pleonastic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pleonastic" into syllables?
"pleonastic" is divided into syllables as: pleo · na · stic.
What is the Scrabble score for "pleonastic"?
The Scrabble score for "pleonastic" is 14 points.
Using “pleonastic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pleonastic" (pleo · na · stic) 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, “pleonastic” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “pleonastic”
The letters in “pleonastic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: neoplastic.