How many syllables in “emasculation”?
syllables in "emasculation"
Word details
Syllables
5
ema · scu · lat · ion
Letters
12
e · m · a · s · c · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
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About the word “emasculation”
The word “emasculation” contains 5 syllables, divided as ema · scu · lat · ion. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emasculation" have?
"emasculation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "emasculation" into syllables?
"emasculation" is divided into syllables as: ema · scu · lat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "emasculation"?
The Scrabble score for "emasculation" is 16 points.
Using “emasculation” in writing
"emasculation" (ema · scu · lat · ion) 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, “emasculation” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.