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How many syllables in “improvisation”?

5

syllables in "improvisation"

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Word details

Syllables

5

impr · ovis · atio · n

Letters

13

i · m · p · r · o · v · i · s · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
m3
p3
r1
o1
v4
i1
s1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “improvisation

The word improvisation contains 5 syllables, divided as impr · ovis · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "improvisation" have?

"improvisation" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "improvisation" into syllables?

"improvisation" is divided into syllables as: impr · ovis · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "improvisation"?

The Scrabble score for "improvisation" is 20 points.

Using “improvisation” in writing

"improvisation" (impr · ovis · 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, improvisation 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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