How many syllables in “contamination”?
syllables in "contamination"
Word details
Syllables
5
cont · amin · atio · n
Letters
13
c · o · n · t · a · m · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
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About the word “contamination”
The word “contamination” contains 5 syllables, divided as cont · amin · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contamination" have?
"contamination" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "contamination" into syllables?
"contamination" is divided into syllables as: cont · amin · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "contamination"?
The Scrabble score for "contamination" is 17 points.
Using “contamination” in writing
"contamination" (cont · amin · 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, “contamination” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.