How many syllables in “civilizations”?
syllables in "civilizations"
Word details
Syllables
5
civi · liza · tion · s
Letters
13
c · i · v · i · l · i · z · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “civilizations”
The word “civilizations” contains 5 syllables, divided as civi · liza · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "civilizations" have?
"civilizations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "civilizations" into syllables?
"civilizations" is divided into syllables as: civi · liza · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "civilizations"?
The Scrabble score for "civilizations" is 27 points.
Using “civilizations” in writing
"civilizations" (civi · liza · 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, “civilizations” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.