How many syllables in “abominations”?
syllables in "abominations"
Word details
Syllables
5
abo · min · ati · ons
Letters
12
a · b · o · m · i · n · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “abominations”
The word “abominations” contains 5 syllables, divided as abo · min · ati · ons. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abominations" have?
"abominations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "abominations" into syllables?
"abominations" is divided into syllables as: abo · min · ati · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "abominations"?
The Scrabble score for "abominations" is 16 points.
Using “abominations” in writing
"abominations" (abo · min · ati · ons) 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, “abominations” 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.