How many syllables in “circumvolution”?
syllables in "circumvolution"
Word details
Syllables
5
circ · umvo · luti · on
Letters
14
c · i · r · c · u · m · v · o · l · u · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “circumvolution”
The word “circumvolution” contains 5 syllables, divided as circ · umvo · luti · on. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "circumvolution" have?
"circumvolution" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "circumvolution" into syllables?
"circumvolution" is divided into syllables as: circ · umvo · luti · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "circumvolution"?
The Scrabble score for "circumvolution" is 23 points.
Using “circumvolution” in writing
"circumvolution" (circ · umvo · luti · on) 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, “circumvolution” 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.