How many syllables in “legitimations”?
syllables in "legitimations"
Word details
Syllables
5
legi · tima · tion · s
Letters
13
l · e · g · i · t · i · m · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “legitimations”
The word “legitimations” contains 5 syllables, divided as legi · tima · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legitimations" have?
"legitimations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legitimations" into syllables?
"legitimations" is divided into syllables as: legi · tima · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "legitimations"?
The Scrabble score for "legitimations" is 16 points.
Using “legitimations” in writing
"legitimations" (legi · tima · tion · s) 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, “legitimations” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.