How many syllables in “collaboration”?
syllables in "collaboration"
Word details
Syllables
5
col · la · bo · ra · tion
Letters
13
c · o · l · l · a · b · o · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “collaboration”
The word “collaboration” contains 5 syllables, divided as col · la · bo · ra · tion. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "collaboration" have?
"collaboration" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "collaboration" into syllables?
"collaboration" is divided into syllables as: col · la · bo · ra · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "collaboration"?
The Scrabble score for "collaboration" is 17 points.
Using “collaboration” in writing
"collaboration" (col · la · bo · ra · tion) 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, “collaboration” 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.