How many syllables in “deliberations”?
syllables in "deliberations"
Word details
Syllables
5
deli · bera · tion · s
Letters
13
d · e · l · i · b · e · r · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “deliberations”
The word “deliberations” contains 5 syllables, divided as deli · bera · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "deliberations" have?
"deliberations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "deliberations" into syllables?
"deliberations" is divided into syllables as: deli · bera · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "deliberations"?
The Scrabble score for "deliberations" is 16 points.
Using “deliberations” in writing
"deliberations" (deli · bera · tion · s) 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, “deliberations” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.