How many syllables in “crenelations”?
syllables in "crenelations"
Word details
Syllables
4
cren · elat · ions
Letters
12
c · r · e · n · e · l · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “crenelations”
The word “crenelations” contains 4 syllables, divided as cren · elat · ions. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "crenelations" have?
"crenelations" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "crenelations" into syllables?
"crenelations" is divided into syllables as: cren · elat · ions.
What is the Scrabble score for "crenelations"?
The Scrabble score for "crenelations" is 14 points.
Using “crenelations” in writing
Four-syllable words like "crenelations" (cren · elat · ions) 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, “crenelations” is worth 14 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 “crenelations”
The letters in “crenelations” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intolerances.