How many syllables in “dilapidations”?
syllables in "dilapidations"
Word details
Syllables
5
dila · pida · tion · s
Letters
13
d · i · l · a · p · i · d · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “dilapidations”
The word “dilapidations” contains 5 syllables, divided as dila · pida · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "dilapidations" have?
"dilapidations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dilapidations" into syllables?
"dilapidations" is divided into syllables as: dila · pida · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "dilapidations"?
The Scrabble score for "dilapidations" is 17 points.
Using “dilapidations” in writing
"dilapidations" (dila · pida · 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, “dilapidations” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.