How many syllables in “decapitation”?
syllables in "decapitation"
Word details
Syllables
5
dec · api · tat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · c · a · p · i · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “decapitation”
The word “decapitation” contains 5 syllables, divided as dec · api · tat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decapitation" have?
"decapitation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "decapitation" into syllables?
"decapitation" is divided into syllables as: dec · api · tat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "decapitation"?
The Scrabble score for "decapitation" is 17 points.
Using “decapitation” in writing
"decapitation" (dec · api · tat · ion) 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, “decapitation” 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.