How many syllables in “ablution”?
syllables in "ablution"
Word details
Syllables
3
ablu · tion
Letters
8
a · b · l · u · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ablution”
The word “ablution” contains 3 syllables, divided as ablu · tion. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ablution" have?
"ablution" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ablution" into syllables?
"ablution" is divided into syllables as: ablu · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "ablution"?
The Scrabble score for "ablution" is 10 points.
Using “ablution” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ablution" (ablu · tion) 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, “ablution” is worth 10 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 “ablution”
The letters in “ablution” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abutilon.