How many syllables in “desideration”?
syllables in "desideration"
Word details
Syllables
5
des · ide · rat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · s · i · d · e · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “desideration”
The word “desideration” contains 5 syllables, divided as des · ide · rat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "desideration" have?
"desideration" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "desideration" into syllables?
"desideration" is divided into syllables as: des · ide · rat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "desideration"?
The Scrabble score for "desideration" is 14 points.
Using “desideration” in writing
"desideration" (des · ide · 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, “desideration” 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.