How many syllables in “incrimination”?
syllables in "incrimination"
Word details
Syllables
5
incr · imin · atio · n
Letters
13
i · n · c · r · i · m · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “incrimination”
The word “incrimination” contains 5 syllables, divided as incr · imin · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "incrimination" have?
"incrimination" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "incrimination" into syllables?
"incrimination" is divided into syllables as: incr · imin · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "incrimination"?
The Scrabble score for "incrimination" is 17 points.
Using “incrimination” in writing
"incrimination" (incr · imin · 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, “incrimination” 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.