How many syllables in “colonisation”?
syllables in "colonisation"
Word details
Syllables
5
col · oni · sat · ion
Letters
12
c · o · l · o · n · i · s · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “colonisation”
The word “colonisation” contains 5 syllables, divided as col · oni · sat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "colonisation" have?
"colonisation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "colonisation" into syllables?
"colonisation" is divided into syllables as: col · oni · sat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "colonisation"?
The Scrabble score for "colonisation" is 14 points.
Using “colonisation” in writing
"colonisation" (col · oni · sat · 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, “colonisation” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.