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How many syllables in “ablutionary”?

5

syllables in "ablutionary"

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Word details

Syllables

5

abl · uti · ona · ry

Letters

11

a · b · l · u · t · i · o · n · a · r · y

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
b3
l1
u1
t1
i1
o1
n1
a1
r1
y4

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About the word “ablutionary

The word ablutionary contains 5 syllables, divided as abl · uti · ona · ry. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ablutionary" have?

"ablutionary" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ablutionary" into syllables?

"ablutionary" is divided into syllables as: abl · uti · ona · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "ablutionary"?

The Scrabble score for "ablutionary" is 16 points.

Using “ablutionary” in writing

"ablutionary" (abl · uti · ona · ry) 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, ablutionary is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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