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How many syllables in “cohabitation”?

5

syllables in "cohabitation"

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Word details

Syllables

5

coh · abi · tat · ion

Letters

12

c · o · h · a · b · i · t · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
h4
a1
b3
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “cohabitation

The word cohabitation contains 5 syllables, divided as coh · abi · tat · ion. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cohabitation" have?

"cohabitation" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cohabitation" into syllables?

"cohabitation" is divided into syllables as: coh · abi · tat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "cohabitation"?

The Scrabble score for "cohabitation" is 19 points.

Using “cohabitation” in writing

"cohabitation" (coh · abi · tat · 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, cohabitation is worth 19 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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