How many syllables in “infestation”?
syllables in "infestation"
Word details
Syllables
4
infe · stat · ion
Letters
11
i · n · f · e · s · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “infestation”
The word “infestation” contains 4 syllables, divided as infe · stat · ion. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "infestation" have?
"infestation" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "infestation" into syllables?
"infestation" is divided into syllables as: infe · stat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "infestation"?
The Scrabble score for "infestation" is 14 points.
Using “infestation” in writing
Four-syllable words like "infestation" (infe · stat · ion) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “infestation” 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.
Anagrams of “infestation”
The letters in “infestation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sinfonietta.