How many syllables in “congratulations”?
syllables in "congratulations"
Word details
Syllables
5
cong · ratu · lati · ons
Letters
15
c · o · n · g · r · a · t · u · l · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “congratulations”
The word “congratulations” contains 5 syllables, divided as cong · ratu · lati · ons. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "congratulations" have?
"congratulations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "congratulations" into syllables?
"congratulations" is divided into syllables as: cong · ratu · lati · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "congratulations"?
The Scrabble score for "congratulations" is 18 points.
Using “congratulations” in writing
"congratulations" (cong · ratu · lati · ons) 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, “congratulations” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.