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