How many syllables in “articulation”?
syllables in "articulation"
Word details
Syllables
5
art · icu · lat · ion
Letters
12
a · r · t · i · c · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “articulation”
The word “articulation” contains 5 syllables, divided as art · icu · lat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "articulation" have?
"articulation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "articulation" into syllables?
"articulation" is divided into syllables as: art · icu · lat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "articulation"?
The Scrabble score for "articulation" is 14 points.
Using “articulation” in writing
"articulation" (art · icu · lat · 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, “articulation” 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.