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How many syllables in “domiciliation”?

5

syllables in "domiciliation"

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Word details

Syllables

5

domi · cili · atio · n

Letters

13

d · o · m · i · c · i · l · i · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
o1
m3
i1
c3
i1
l1
i1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “domiciliation

The word domiciliation contains 5 syllables, divided as domi · cili · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "domiciliation" have?

"domiciliation" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "domiciliation" into syllables?

"domiciliation" is divided into syllables as: domi · cili · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "domiciliation"?

The Scrabble score for "domiciliation" is 18 points.

Using “domiciliation” in writing

"domiciliation" (domi · cili · 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, domiciliation 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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