How many syllables in “ablutionary”?
syllables in "ablutionary"
Word details
Syllables
5
abl · uti · ona · ry
Letters
11
a · b · l · u · t · i · o · n · a · r · y
Scrabble
16
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About the word “ablutionary”
The word “ablutionary” contains 5 syllables, divided as abl · uti · ona · ry. It has 11 letters.
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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.