Syllable CounterHaiku CheckerSyllable DictionaryRulesPoetry
characteristics
noun
See more 5-syllable nouns

Divide characteristics into syllables:

char · ac · ter · is · tics

How to pronounce characteristics:

Definition of characteristics:

characteristics (noun):
a distinguishing feature or quality
a distinguishing trait, quality, or property

Synonyms for characteristics:

idiosyncrasypeculiaritiespropertyattributetraitcharactersfacultyquirksignstouches
Show 8 more

Antonyms for characteristics:

entiretyconglomerateconglomerationassemblagelumpbulkcollectionensemblegrosssum
Show 12 more

Other 5-syllable words like characteristics

Here are some other common words that have 5 syllables, like characteristics does.

See all 5-syllable words
Syllable Quiz
How many syllables in the word bazoo?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact
In non-linear phonology, the syllable is seen not as a linear sequence but as a hierarchical structure of constituents.

You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!

Learn more syllable fun facts
Trending words

These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.

  1. surreptitiously
  2. heaven
  3. seriously
  4. unbeknownst
  5. convenient
  6. colleague
  7. confide
  8. equivocate
  9. infatuated
  10. slovenly


Syllable Counter is reader-supported. When you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

©2025 SyllableCounter.io