How many syllables in “manipulations”?
syllables in "manipulations"
Word details
Syllables
5
mani · pula · tion · s
Letters
13
m · a · n · i · p · u · l · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “manipulations”
The word “manipulations” contains 5 syllables, divided as mani · pula · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "manipulations" have?
"manipulations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "manipulations" into syllables?
"manipulations" is divided into syllables as: mani · pula · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "manipulations"?
The Scrabble score for "manipulations" is 17 points.
Using “manipulations” in writing
"manipulations" (mani · pula · 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, “manipulations” 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.