How many syllables in “calcification”?
syllables in "calcification"
Word details
Syllables
5
calc · ific · atio · n
Letters
13
c · a · l · c · i · f · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
22
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About the word “calcification”
The word “calcification” contains 5 syllables, divided as calc · ific · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "calcification" have?
"calcification" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "calcification" into syllables?
"calcification" is divided into syllables as: calc · ific · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "calcification"?
The Scrabble score for "calcification" is 22 points.
Using “calcification” in writing
"calcification" (calc · ific · 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, “calcification” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.