How many syllables in “advertisement”?
syllables in "advertisement"
Word details
Syllables
5
ad · ver · ti · se · ment
Letters
13
a · d · v · e · r · t · i · s · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “advertisement”
The word “advertisement” contains 5 syllables, divided as ad · ver · ti · se · ment. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "advertisement" have?
"advertisement" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "advertisement" into syllables?
"advertisement" is divided into syllables as: ad · ver · ti · se · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "advertisement"?
The Scrabble score for "advertisement" is 19 points.
Using “advertisement” in writing
"advertisement" (ad · ver · ti · se · ment) 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, “advertisement” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.