How many syllables in “edification”?
syllables in "edification"
Word details
Syllables
5
edi · fic · ati · on
Letters
11
e · d · i · f · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “edification”
The word “edification” contains 5 syllables, divided as edi · fic · ati · on. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edification" have?
"edification" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "edification" into syllables?
"edification" is divided into syllables as: edi · fic · ati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "edification"?
The Scrabble score for "edification" is 17 points.
Using “edification” in writing
"edification" (edi · fic · ati · on) 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, “edification” 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.
Anagrams of “edification”
The letters in “edification” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deification.