How many syllables in “adulteration”?
syllables in "adulteration"
Word details
Syllables
5
adu · lte · rat · ion
Letters
12
a · d · u · l · t · e · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
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About the word “adulteration”
The word “adulteration” contains 5 syllables, divided as adu · lte · rat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "adulteration" have?
"adulteration" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adulteration" into syllables?
"adulteration" is divided into syllables as: adu · lte · rat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "adulteration"?
The Scrabble score for "adulteration" is 13 points.
Using “adulteration” in writing
"adulteration" (adu · lte · rat · ion) 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, “adulteration” 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.