How many syllables in “assassinations”?
syllables in "assassinations"
Word details
Syllables
5
assa · ssin · atio · ns
Letters
14
a · s · s · a · s · s · i · n · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “assassinations”
The word “assassinations” contains 5 syllables, divided as assa · ssin · atio · ns. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "assassinations" have?
"assassinations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "assassinations" into syllables?
"assassinations" is divided into syllables as: assa · ssin · atio · ns.
What is the Scrabble score for "assassinations"?
The Scrabble score for "assassinations" is 14 points.
Using “assassinations” in writing
"assassinations" (assa · ssin · atio · ns) 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, “assassinations” 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.