How many syllables in “accretion”?
syllables in "accretion"
Word details
Syllables
3
accre · tion
Letters
9
a · c · c · r · e · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “accretion”
The word “accretion” contains 3 syllables, divided as accre · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "accretion" have?
"accretion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "accretion" into syllables?
"accretion" is divided into syllables as: accre · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "accretion"?
The Scrabble score for "accretion" is 13 points.
Using “accretion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "accretion" (accre · 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, “accretion” is worth 13 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 “accretion”
The letters in “accretion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: anorectic.