How many syllables in “declension”?
syllables in "declension"
Word details
Syllables
3
decle · nsion
Letters
10
d · e · c · l · e · n · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “declension”
The word “declension” contains 3 syllables, divided as decle · nsion. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "declension" have?
"declension" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "declension" into syllables?
"declension" is divided into syllables as: decle · nsion.
What is the Scrabble score for "declension"?
The Scrabble score for "declension" is 13 points.
Using “declension” in writing
Three-syllable words like "declension" (decle · nsion) 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, “declension” 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 “declension”
The letters in “declension” can be rearranged to spell one other word: indolences.