How many syllables in “lithification”?
syllables in "lithification"
Word details
Syllables
5
lith · ific · atio · n
Letters
13
l · i · t · h · i · f · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “lithification”
The word “lithification” contains 5 syllables, divided as lith · ific · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "lithification" have?
"lithification" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "lithification" into syllables?
"lithification" is divided into syllables as: lith · ific · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "lithification"?
The Scrabble score for "lithification" is 21 points.
Using “lithification” in writing
"lithification" (lith · ific · 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, “lithification” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.