How many syllables in “intercalation”?
syllables in "intercalation"
Word details
Syllables
5
inte · rcal · atio · n
Letters
13
i · n · t · e · r · c · a · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “intercalation”
The word “intercalation” contains 5 syllables, divided as inte · rcal · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intercalation" have?
"intercalation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "intercalation" into syllables?
"intercalation" is divided into syllables as: inte · rcal · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "intercalation"?
The Scrabble score for "intercalation" is 15 points.
Using “intercalation” in writing
"intercalation" (inte · rcal · 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, “intercalation” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “intercalation”
The letters in “intercalation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: interactional.