How many syllables in “deregulation”?
syllables in "deregulation"
Word details
Syllables
5
der · egu · lat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · r · e · g · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “deregulation”
The word “deregulation” contains 5 syllables, divided as der · egu · lat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "deregulation" have?
"deregulation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "deregulation" into syllables?
"deregulation" is divided into syllables as: der · egu · lat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "deregulation"?
The Scrabble score for "deregulation" is 14 points.
Using “deregulation” in writing
"deregulation" (der · egu · 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, “deregulation” is worth 14 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.