How many syllables in “alliterations”?
syllables in "alliterations"
Word details
Syllables
5
alli · tera · tion · s
Letters
13
a · l · l · i · t · e · r · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “alliterations”
The word “alliterations” contains 5 syllables, divided as alli · tera · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alliterations" have?
"alliterations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "alliterations" into syllables?
"alliterations" is divided into syllables as: alli · tera · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "alliterations"?
The Scrabble score for "alliterations" is 13 points.
Using “alliterations” in writing
"alliterations" (alli · tera · tion · s) 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, “alliterations” 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.