How many syllables in “decoration”?
syllables in "decoration"
Word details
Syllables
4
deco · rati · on
Letters
10
d · e · c · o · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “decoration”
The word “decoration” contains 4 syllables, divided as deco · rati · on. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decoration" have?
"decoration" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "decoration" into syllables?
"decoration" is divided into syllables as: deco · rati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "decoration"?
The Scrabble score for "decoration" is 13 points.
Using “decoration” in writing
Four-syllable words like "decoration" (deco · rati · on) 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, “decoration” 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 “decoration”
The letters in “decoration” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: carotenoid, coordinate.