How many syllables in “illuminated”?
syllables in "illuminated"
Word details
Syllables
5
il · lu · mi · na · ted
Letters
11
i · l · l · u · m · i · n · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
14
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About the word “illuminated”
The word “illuminated” contains 5 syllables, divided as il · lu · mi · na · ted. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illuminated" have?
"illuminated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illuminated" into syllables?
"illuminated" is divided into syllables as: il · lu · mi · na · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "illuminated"?
The Scrabble score for "illuminated" is 14 points.
Using “illuminated” in writing
"illuminated" (il · lu · mi · na · ted) 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, “illuminated” is worth 14 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.