How many syllables in “illumination”?
syllables in "illumination"
Word details
Syllables
5
ill · umi · nat · ion
Letters
12
i · l · l · u · m · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “illumination”
The word “illumination” contains 5 syllables, divided as ill · umi · nat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "illumination" have?
"illumination" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illumination" into syllables?
"illumination" is divided into syllables as: ill · umi · nat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "illumination"?
The Scrabble score for "illumination" is 14 points.
Using “illumination” in writing
"illumination" (ill · umi · nat · ion) 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, “illumination” 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.