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How many syllables in “haruspication”?

5

syllables in "haruspication"

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Word details

Syllables

5

haru · spic · atio · n

Letters

13

h · a · r · u · s · p · i · c · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
a1
r1
u1
s1
p3
i1
c3
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “haruspication

The word haruspication contains 5 syllables, divided as haru · spic · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "haruspication" have?

"haruspication" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "haruspication" into syllables?

"haruspication" is divided into syllables as: haru · spic · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "haruspication"?

The Scrabble score for "haruspication" is 20 points.

Using “haruspication” in writing

"haruspication" (haru · spic · 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, haruspication is worth 20 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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