How many syllables in “civilisation”?
syllables in "civilisation"
Word details
Syllables
5
civ · ili · sat · ion
Letters
12
c · i · v · i · l · i · s · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
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About the word “civilisation”
The word “civilisation” contains 5 syllables, divided as civ · ili · sat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "civilisation" have?
"civilisation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "civilisation" into syllables?
"civilisation" is divided into syllables as: civ · ili · sat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "civilisation"?
The Scrabble score for "civilisation" is 17 points.
Using “civilisation” in writing
"civilisation" (civ · ili · sat · ion) 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, “civilisation” 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.