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How many syllables in “ameliorations”?

5

syllables in "ameliorations"

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Word details

Syllables

5

amel · iora · tion · s

Letters

13

a · m · e · l · i · o · r · a · t · i · o · n · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
m3
e1
l1
i1
o1
r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
s1

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About the word “ameliorations

The word ameliorations contains 5 syllables, divided as amel · iora · tion · s. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ameliorations" have?

"ameliorations" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ameliorations" into syllables?

"ameliorations" is divided into syllables as: amel · iora · tion · s.

What is the Scrabble score for "ameliorations"?

The Scrabble score for "ameliorations" is 15 points.

Using “ameliorations” in writing

"ameliorations" (amel · iora · 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, ameliorations is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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