How many syllables in “civilisations”?
syllables in "civilisations"
Word details
Syllables
5
civi · lisa · tion · s
Letters
13
c · i · v · i · l · i · s · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “civilisations”
The word “civilisations” contains 5 syllables, divided as civi · lisa · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "civilisations" have?
"civilisations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "civilisations" into syllables?
"civilisations" is divided into syllables as: civi · lisa · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "civilisations"?
The Scrabble score for "civilisations" is 18 points.
Using “civilisations” in writing
"civilisations" (civi · lisa · 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, “civilisations” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.