How many syllables in “amalgamation”?
syllables in "amalgamation"
Word details
Syllables
5
ama · lga · mat · ion
Letters
12
a · m · a · l · g · a · m · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
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About the word “amalgamation”
The word “amalgamation” contains 5 syllables, divided as ama · lga · mat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "amalgamation" have?
"amalgamation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "amalgamation" into syllables?
"amalgamation" is divided into syllables as: ama · lga · mat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "amalgamation"?
The Scrabble score for "amalgamation" is 17 points.
Using “amalgamation” in writing
"amalgamation" (ama · lga · mat · 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, “amalgamation” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.