How many syllables in “cremation”?
syllables in "cremation"
Word details
Syllables
3
crema · tion
Letters
9
c · r · e · m · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cremation”
The word “cremation” contains 3 syllables, divided as crema · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cremation" have?
"cremation" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cremation" into syllables?
"cremation" is divided into syllables as: crema · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "cremation"?
The Scrabble score for "cremation" is 13 points.
Using “cremation” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cremation" (crema · tion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cremation” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “cremation”
The letters in “cremation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: manticore.