How many syllables in “generations”?
syllables in "generations"
Word details
Syllables
4
gene · rati · ons
Letters
11
g · e · n · e · r · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “generations”
The word “generations” contains 4 syllables, divided as gene · rati · ons. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "generations" have?
"generations" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "generations" into syllables?
"generations" is divided into syllables as: gene · rati · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "generations"?
The Scrabble score for "generations" is 12 points.
Using “generations” in writing
Four-syllable words like "generations" (gene · rati · ons) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “generations” is worth 12 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.
Anagrams of “generations”
The letters in “generations” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nitrogenase.