How many syllables in “polysyndetons”?
syllables in "polysyndetons"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · ly · syn · de · tons
Letters
13
p · o · l · y · s · y · n · d · e · t · o · n · s
Scrabble
22
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About the word “polysyndetons”
The word “polysyndetons” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ly · syn · de · tons. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "polysyndetons" have?
"polysyndetons" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polysyndetons" into syllables?
"polysyndetons" is divided into syllables as: po · ly · syn · de · tons.
What is the Scrabble score for "polysyndetons"?
The Scrabble score for "polysyndetons" is 22 points.
Using “polysyndetons” in writing
"polysyndetons" (po · ly · syn · de · tons) 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, “polysyndetons” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.