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How many syllables in “delimitation”?

5

syllables in "delimitation"

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Word details

Syllables

5

del · imi · tat · ion

Letters

12

d · e · l · i · m · i · t · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
l1
i1
m3
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “delimitation

The word delimitation contains 5 syllables, divided as del · imi · tat · ion. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "delimitation" have?

"delimitation" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "delimitation" into syllables?

"delimitation" is divided into syllables as: del · imi · tat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "delimitation"?

The Scrabble score for "delimitation" is 15 points.

Using “delimitation” in writing

"delimitation" (del · imi · tat · 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, delimitation is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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