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