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How many syllables in “incineration”?

5

syllables in "incineration"

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Word details

Syllables

5

inc · ine · rat · ion

Letters

12

i · n · c · i · n · e · r · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
c3
i1
n1
e1
r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “incineration

The word incineration contains 5 syllables, divided as inc · ine · rat · ion. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "incineration" have?

"incineration" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "incineration" into syllables?

"incineration" is divided into syllables as: inc · ine · rat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "incineration"?

The Scrabble score for "incineration" is 14 points.

Using “incineration” in writing

"incineration" (inc · ine · rat · 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, incineration 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.

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