How many syllables in “gesticulation”?
syllables in "gesticulation"
Word details
Syllables
5
gest · icul · atio · n
Letters
13
g · e · s · t · i · c · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
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About the word “gesticulation”
The word “gesticulation” contains 5 syllables, divided as gest · icul · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gesticulation" have?
"gesticulation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gesticulation" into syllables?
"gesticulation" is divided into syllables as: gest · icul · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "gesticulation"?
The Scrabble score for "gesticulation" is 16 points.
Using “gesticulation” in writing
"gesticulation" (gest · icul · atio · n) 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, “gesticulation” 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.