How many syllables in “desalination”?
syllables in "desalination"
Word details
Syllables
5
des · ali · nat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · s · a · l · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “desalination”
The word “desalination” contains 5 syllables, divided as des · ali · nat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "desalination" have?
"desalination" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "desalination" into syllables?
"desalination" is divided into syllables as: des · ali · nat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "desalination"?
The Scrabble score for "desalination" is 13 points.
Using “desalination” in writing
"desalination" (des · ali · nat · 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, “desalination” 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.
Anagrams of “desalination”
The letters in “desalination” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nationalised.