How many syllables in “acculturation”?
syllables in "acculturation"
Word details
Syllables
5
accu · ltur · atio · n
Letters
13
a · c · c · u · l · t · u · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “acculturation”
The word “acculturation” contains 5 syllables, divided as accu · ltur · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acculturation" have?
"acculturation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acculturation" into syllables?
"acculturation" is divided into syllables as: accu · ltur · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "acculturation"?
The Scrabble score for "acculturation" is 17 points.
Using “acculturation” in writing
"acculturation" (accu · ltur · atio · n) 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, “acculturation” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.