How many syllables in “documentation”?
syllables in "documentation"
Word details
Syllables
5
docu · ment · atio · n
Letters
13
d · o · c · u · m · e · n · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
18
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About the word “documentation”
The word “documentation” contains 5 syllables, divided as docu · ment · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "documentation" have?
"documentation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "documentation" into syllables?
"documentation" is divided into syllables as: docu · ment · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "documentation"?
The Scrabble score for "documentation" is 18 points.
Using “documentation” in writing
"documentation" (docu · ment · atio · n) 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, “documentation” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.