How many syllables in “educational”?
syllables in "educational"
Word details
Syllables
5
edu · cat · ion · al
Letters
11
e · d · u · c · a · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “educational”
The word “educational” contains 5 syllables, divided as edu · cat · ion · al. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "educational" have?
"educational" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "educational" into syllables?
"educational" is divided into syllables as: edu · cat · ion · al.
What is the Scrabble score for "educational"?
The Scrabble score for "educational" is 14 points.
Using “educational” in writing
"educational" (edu · cat · ion · al) 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, “educational” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.