How many syllables in “accumulation”?
syllables in "accumulation"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · cu · mu · la · tion
Letters
12
a · c · c · u · m · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
18
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “accumulation”
The word “accumulation” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · cu · mu · la · tion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "accumulation" have?
"accumulation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "accumulation" into syllables?
"accumulation" is divided into syllables as: ac · cu · mu · la · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "accumulation"?
The Scrabble score for "accumulation" is 18 points.
Using “accumulation” in writing
"accumulation" (ac · cu · mu · la · tion) 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, “accumulation” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.