How many syllables in “colonisations”?
syllables in "colonisations"
Word details
Syllables
5
colo · nisa · tion · s
Letters
13
c · o · l · o · n · i · s · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “colonisations”
The word “colonisations” contains 5 syllables, divided as colo · nisa · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "colonisations" have?
"colonisations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "colonisations" into syllables?
"colonisations" is divided into syllables as: colo · nisa · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "colonisations"?
The Scrabble score for "colonisations" is 15 points.
Using “colonisations” in writing
"colonisations" (colo · nisa · 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, “colonisations” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.