How many syllables in “alimentation”?
syllables in "alimentation"
Word details
Syllables
5
ali · men · tat · ion
Letters
12
a · l · i · m · e · n · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “alimentation”
The word “alimentation” contains 5 syllables, divided as ali · men · tat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alimentation" have?
"alimentation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "alimentation" into syllables?
"alimentation" is divided into syllables as: ali · men · tat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "alimentation"?
The Scrabble score for "alimentation" is 14 points.
Using “alimentation” in writing
"alimentation" (ali · men · tat · 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, “alimentation” is worth 14 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.