How many syllables in “crenelation”?
syllables in "crenelation"
Word details
Syllables
4
cren · elat · ion
Letters
11
c · r · e · n · e · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
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About the word “crenelation”
The word “crenelation” contains 4 syllables, divided as cren · elat · ion. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crenelation" have?
"crenelation" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "crenelation" into syllables?
"crenelation" is divided into syllables as: cren · elat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "crenelation"?
The Scrabble score for "crenelation" is 13 points.
Using “crenelation” in writing
Four-syllable words like "crenelation" (cren · elat · ion) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “crenelation” 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 “crenelation”
The letters in “crenelation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intolerance.