How many syllables in “hallucination”?
syllables in "hallucination"
Word details
Syllables
5
hall · ucin · atio · n
Letters
13
h · a · l · l · u · c · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
18
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About the word “hallucination”
The word “hallucination” contains 5 syllables, divided as hall · ucin · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hallucination" have?
"hallucination" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hallucination" into syllables?
"hallucination" is divided into syllables as: hall · ucin · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "hallucination"?
The Scrabble score for "hallucination" is 18 points.
Using “hallucination” in writing
"hallucination" (hall · ucin · 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, “hallucination” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.