How many syllables in “evaporation”?
syllables in "evaporation"
Word details
Syllables
5
eva · por · ati · on
Letters
11
e · v · a · p · o · r · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “evaporation”
The word “evaporation” contains 5 syllables, divided as eva · por · ati · on. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "evaporation" have?
"evaporation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "evaporation" into syllables?
"evaporation" is divided into syllables as: eva · por · ati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "evaporation"?
The Scrabble score for "evaporation" is 16 points.
Using “evaporation” in writing
"evaporation" (eva · por · 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, “evaporation” 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.