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How many syllables in “domestication”?

5

syllables in "domestication"

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Word details

Syllables

5

dome · stic · atio · n

Letters

13

d · o · m · e · s · t · i · c · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
o1
m3
e1
s1
t1
i1
c3
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “domestication

The word domestication contains 5 syllables, divided as dome · stic · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "domestication" have?

"domestication" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "domestication" into syllables?

"domestication" is divided into syllables as: dome · stic · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "domestication"?

The Scrabble score for "domestication" is 18 points.

Using “domestication” in writing

"domestication" (dome · stic · 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, domestication 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.

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