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