How many syllables in “desiderations”?
syllables in "desiderations"
Word details
Syllables
5
desi · dera · tion · s
Letters
13
d · e · s · i · d · e · r · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “desiderations”
The word “desiderations” contains 5 syllables, divided as desi · dera · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "desiderations" have?
"desiderations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "desiderations" into syllables?
"desiderations" is divided into syllables as: desi · dera · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "desiderations"?
The Scrabble score for "desiderations" is 15 points.
Using “desiderations” in writing
"desiderations" (desi · dera · tion · s) 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, “desiderations” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.