How many syllables in “detoxication”?
syllables in "detoxication"
Word details
Syllables
5
det · oxi · cat · ion
Letters
12
d · e · t · o · x · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
22
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About the word “detoxication”
The word “detoxication” contains 5 syllables, divided as det · oxi · cat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "detoxication" have?
"detoxication" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "detoxication" into syllables?
"detoxication" is divided into syllables as: det · oxi · cat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "detoxication"?
The Scrabble score for "detoxication" is 22 points.
Using “detoxication” in writing
"detoxication" (det · oxi · cat · 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, “detoxication” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.