How many syllables in “polysyndeton”?
syllables in "polysyndeton"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · ly · syn · de · ton
Letters
12
p · o · l · y · s · y · n · d · e · t · o · n
Scrabble
21
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About the word “polysyndeton”
The word “polysyndeton” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ly · syn · de · ton. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "polysyndeton" have?
"polysyndeton" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polysyndeton" into syllables?
"polysyndeton" is divided into syllables as: po · ly · syn · de · ton.
What is the Scrabble score for "polysyndeton"?
The Scrabble score for "polysyndeton" is 21 points.
Using “polysyndeton” in writing
"polysyndeton" (po · ly · syn · de · ton) 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, “polysyndeton” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.