How many syllables in “depopulation”?
syllables in "depopulation"
Word details
Syllables
5
dep · opu · lat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · p · o · p · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
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About the word “depopulation”
The word “depopulation” contains 5 syllables, divided as dep · opu · lat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "depopulation" have?
"depopulation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "depopulation" into syllables?
"depopulation" is divided into syllables as: dep · opu · lat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "depopulation"?
The Scrabble score for "depopulation" is 17 points.
Using “depopulation” in writing
"depopulation" (dep · opu · lat · 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, “depopulation” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.