How many syllables in “circumlocutions”?
syllables in "circumlocutions"
Word details
Syllables
5
circ · umlo · cuti · ons
Letters
15
c · i · r · c · u · m · l · o · c · u · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “circumlocutions”
The word “circumlocutions” contains 5 syllables, divided as circ · umlo · cuti · ons. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "circumlocutions" have?
"circumlocutions" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "circumlocutions" into syllables?
"circumlocutions" is divided into syllables as: circ · umlo · cuti · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "circumlocutions"?
The Scrabble score for "circumlocutions" is 23 points.
Using “circumlocutions” in writing
"circumlocutions" (circ · umlo · cuti · ons) 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, “circumlocutions” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.