How many syllables in “degeneration”?
syllables in "degeneration"
Word details
Syllables
5
deg · ene · rat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · g · e · n · e · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “degeneration”
The word “degeneration” contains 5 syllables, divided as deg · ene · rat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "degeneration" have?
"degeneration" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "degeneration" into syllables?
"degeneration" is divided into syllables as: deg · ene · rat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "degeneration"?
The Scrabble score for "degeneration" is 14 points.
Using “degeneration” in writing
"degeneration" (deg · ene · rat · 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, “degeneration” 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.