How many syllables in “explanation”?
4
syllables in "explanation"
explanation
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Word details
Syllables
4
ex · pla · na · tion
Letters
11
e · x · p · l · a · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
20
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
e1
x8
p3
l1
a1
n1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
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About the word “explanation”
The word “explanation” contains 4 syllables, divided as ex · pla · na · tion. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "explanation" have?
"explanation" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "explanation" into syllables?
"explanation" is divided into syllables as: ex · pla · na · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "explanation"?
The Scrabble score for "explanation" is 20 points.