How many syllables in “impersonation”?
syllables in "impersonation"
Word details
Syllables
5
impe · rson · atio · n
Letters
13
i · m · p · e · r · s · o · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “impersonation”
The word “impersonation” contains 5 syllables, divided as impe · rson · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "impersonation" have?
"impersonation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "impersonation" into syllables?
"impersonation" is divided into syllables as: impe · rson · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "impersonation"?
The Scrabble score for "impersonation" is 17 points.
Using “impersonation” in writing
"impersonation" (impe · rson · 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, “impersonation” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.