How many syllables in “adulation”?
syllables in "adulation"
Word details
Syllables
4
adu · lat · ion
Letters
9
a · d · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
10
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About the word “adulation”
The word “adulation” contains 4 syllables, divided as adu · lat · ion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adulation" have?
"adulation" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "adulation" into syllables?
"adulation" is divided into syllables as: adu · lat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "adulation"?
The Scrabble score for "adulation" is 10 points.
Using “adulation” in writing
Four-syllable words like "adulation" (adu · lat · ion) 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, “adulation” is worth 10 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 “adulation”
The letters in “adulation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: laudation.