How many syllables in “capitulations”?
syllables in "capitulations"
Word details
Syllables
5
capi · tula · tion · s
Letters
13
c · a · p · i · t · u · l · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “capitulations”
The word “capitulations” contains 5 syllables, divided as capi · tula · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "capitulations" have?
"capitulations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "capitulations" into syllables?
"capitulations" is divided into syllables as: capi · tula · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "capitulations"?
The Scrabble score for "capitulations" is 17 points.
Using “capitulations” in writing
"capitulations" (capi · tula · tion · s) 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, “capitulations” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.