How many syllables in “confabulation”?
syllables in "confabulation"
Word details
Syllables
5
conf · abul · atio · n
Letters
13
c · o · n · f · a · b · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
20
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About the word “confabulation”
The word “confabulation” contains 5 syllables, divided as conf · abul · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "confabulation" have?
"confabulation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "confabulation" into syllables?
"confabulation" is divided into syllables as: conf · abul · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "confabulation"?
The Scrabble score for "confabulation" is 20 points.
Using “confabulation” in writing
"confabulation" (conf · abul · atio · n) 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, “confabulation” 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.