How many syllables in “denaturation”?
syllables in "denaturation"
Word details
Syllables
5
den · atu · rat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · n · a · t · u · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
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About the word “denaturation”
The word “denaturation” contains 5 syllables, divided as den · atu · rat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "denaturation" have?
"denaturation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "denaturation" into syllables?
"denaturation" is divided into syllables as: den · atu · rat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "denaturation"?
The Scrabble score for "denaturation" is 13 points.
Using “denaturation” in writing
"denaturation" (den · atu · 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, “denaturation” 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.