How many syllables in “auctions”?
syllables in "auctions"
Word details
Syllables
2
auctions
Letters
8
a · u · c · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “auctions”
The word “auctions” contains 2 syllables, divided as auctions. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "auctions" have?
"auctions" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "auctions" into syllables?
"auctions" is divided into syllables as: auctions.
What is the Scrabble score for "auctions"?
The Scrabble score for "auctions" is 10 points.
Using “auctions” in writing
Two-syllable words like "auctions" (auctions) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “auctions” is worth 10 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.
Anagrams of “auctions”
The letters in “auctions” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cautions.