How many syllables in “admonition”?
syllables in "admonition"
Word details
Syllables
4
admo · niti · on
Letters
10
a · d · m · o · n · i · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “admonition”
The word “admonition” contains 4 syllables, divided as admo · niti · on. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "admonition" have?
"admonition" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "admonition" into syllables?
"admonition" is divided into syllables as: admo · niti · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "admonition"?
The Scrabble score for "admonition" is 13 points.
Using “admonition” in writing
Four-syllable words like "admonition" (admo · niti · on) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “admonition” 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 “admonition”
The letters in “admonition” can be rearranged to spell one other word: domination.