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