How many syllables in “certification”?
syllables in "certification"
Word details
Syllables
5
cert · ific · atio · n
Letters
13
c · e · r · t · i · f · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “certification”
The word “certification” contains 5 syllables, divided as cert · ific · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "certification" have?
"certification" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "certification" into syllables?
"certification" is divided into syllables as: cert · ific · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "certification"?
The Scrabble score for "certification" is 20 points.
Using “certification” in writing
"certification" (cert · 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, “certification” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “certification”
The letters in “certification” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rectification.