How many syllables in “illuminations”?
syllables in "illuminations"
Word details
Syllables
5
illu · mina · tion · s
Letters
13
i · l · l · u · m · i · n · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “illuminations”
The word “illuminations” contains 5 syllables, divided as illu · mina · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illuminations" have?
"illuminations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illuminations" into syllables?
"illuminations" is divided into syllables as: illu · mina · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "illuminations"?
The Scrabble score for "illuminations" is 15 points.
Using “illuminations” in writing
"illuminations" (illu · mina · tion · s) 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, “illuminations” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.