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How many syllables in “dissatisfaction”?

5

syllables in "dissatisfaction"

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Word details

Syllables

5

diss · atis · fact · ion

Letters

15

d · i · s · s · a · t · i · s · f · a · c · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

21

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Scrabble letter values

d2
i1
s1
s1
a1
t1
i1
s1
f4
a1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “dissatisfaction

The word dissatisfaction contains 5 syllables, divided as diss · atis · fact · ion. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dissatisfaction" have?

"dissatisfaction" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "dissatisfaction" into syllables?

"dissatisfaction" is divided into syllables as: diss · atis · fact · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "dissatisfaction"?

The Scrabble score for "dissatisfaction" is 21 points.

Using “dissatisfaction” in writing

"dissatisfaction" (diss · atis · fact · 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, dissatisfaction is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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