How many syllables in “deletion”?
syllables in "deletion"
Word details
Syllables
3
dele · tion
Letters
8
d · e · l · e · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “deletion”
The word “deletion” contains 3 syllables, divided as dele · tion. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deletion" have?
"deletion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "deletion" into syllables?
"deletion" is divided into syllables as: dele · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "deletion"?
The Scrabble score for "deletion" is 9 points.
Using “deletion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "deletion" (dele · tion) 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, “deletion” is worth 9 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 “deletion”
The letters in “deletion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: entoiled.