How many syllables in “elucidations”?
syllables in "elucidations"
Word details
Syllables
5
elu · cid · ati · ons
Letters
12
e · l · u · c · i · d · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “elucidations”
The word “elucidations” contains 5 syllables, divided as elu · cid · ati · ons. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "elucidations" have?
"elucidations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "elucidations" into syllables?
"elucidations" is divided into syllables as: elu · cid · ati · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "elucidations"?
The Scrabble score for "elucidations" is 15 points.
Using “elucidations” in writing
"elucidations" (elu · cid · ati · ons) 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, “elucidations” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.