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How many syllables in “generalisation”?

6

syllables in "generalisation"

generalisation
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Word details

Syllables

6

gen · era · lis · ati · on

Letters

14

g · e · n · e · r · a · l · i · s · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
e1
n1
e1
r1
a1
l1
i1
s1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “generalisation

The word generalisation contains 6 syllables, divided as gen · era · lis · ati · on. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "generalisation" have?

"generalisation" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "generalisation" into syllables?

"generalisation" is divided into syllables as: gen · era · lis · ati · on.

What is the Scrabble score for "generalisation"?

The Scrabble score for "generalisation" is 15 points.

Using “generalisation” in writing

With 6 syllables, "generalisation" (gen · era · lis · ati · on) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, generalisation 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.

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