How many syllables in “constitutional”?
syllables in "constitutional"
Word details
Syllables
5
cons · titu · tion · al
Letters
14
c · o · n · s · t · i · t · u · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “constitutional”
The word “constitutional” contains 5 syllables, divided as cons · titu · tion · al. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "constitutional" have?
"constitutional" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "constitutional" into syllables?
"constitutional" is divided into syllables as: cons · titu · tion · al.
What is the Scrabble score for "constitutional"?
The Scrabble score for "constitutional" is 16 points.
Using “constitutional” in writing
"constitutional" (cons · titu · tion · al) 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, “constitutional” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.