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How many syllables in “codification”?

5

syllables in "codification"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cod · ifi · cat · ion

Letters

12

c · o · d · i · f · i · c · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
d2
i1
f4
i1
c3
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “codification

The word codification contains 5 syllables, divided as cod · ifi · cat · ion. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "codification" have?

"codification" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "codification" into syllables?

"codification" is divided into syllables as: cod · ifi · cat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "codification"?

The Scrabble score for "codification" is 20 points.

Using “codification” in writing

"codification" (cod · ifi · cat · 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, codification is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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