How many syllables in “absorption”?
syllables in "absorption"
Word details
Syllables
3
absor · ption
Letters
10
a · b · s · o · r · p · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “absorption”
The word “absorption” contains 3 syllables, divided as absor · ption. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "absorption" have?
"absorption" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "absorption" into syllables?
"absorption" is divided into syllables as: absor · ption.
What is the Scrabble score for "absorption"?
The Scrabble score for "absorption" is 14 points.
Using “absorption” in writing
Three-syllable words like "absorption" (absor · ption) 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, “absorption” is worth 14 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 “absorption”
The letters in “absorption” can be rearranged to spell one other word: probations.