How many syllables in “electrocution”?
syllables in "electrocution"
Word details
Syllables
5
elec · troc · utio · n
Letters
13
e · l · e · c · t · r · o · c · u · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “electrocution”
The word “electrocution” contains 5 syllables, divided as elec · troc · utio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "electrocution" have?
"electrocution" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "electrocution" into syllables?
"electrocution" is divided into syllables as: elec · troc · utio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "electrocution"?
The Scrabble score for "electrocution" is 17 points.
Using “electrocution” in writing
"electrocution" (elec · troc · utio · 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, “electrocution” 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.