How many syllables in “elucidation”?
syllables in "elucidation"
Word details
Syllables
5
elu · cid · ati · on
Letters
11
e · l · u · c · i · d · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “elucidation”
The word “elucidation” contains 5 syllables, divided as elu · cid · ati · on. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "elucidation" have?
"elucidation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "elucidation" into syllables?
"elucidation" is divided into syllables as: elu · cid · ati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "elucidation"?
The Scrabble score for "elucidation" is 14 points.
Using “elucidation” in writing
"elucidation" (elu · cid · 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, “elucidation” 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.