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How many syllables in “generational”?

5

syllables in "generational"

generational
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Word details

Syllables

5

gen · era · tio · nal

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

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

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About the word “generational

The word generational contains 5 syllables, divided as gen · era · tio · nal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "generational" have?

"generational" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "generational" into syllables?

"generational" is divided into syllables as: gen · era · tio · nal.

What is the Scrabble score for "generational"?

The Scrabble score for "generational" is 13 points.

Using “generational” in writing

"generational" (gen · era · tio · nal) 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, generational is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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