How many syllables in “medication”?
syllables in "medication"
Word details
Syllables
4
medi · cati · on
Letters
10
m · e · d · i · c · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “medication”
The word “medication” contains 4 syllables, divided as medi · cati · on. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "medication" have?
"medication" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "medication" into syllables?
"medication" is divided into syllables as: medi · cati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "medication"?
The Scrabble score for "medication" is 15 points.
Using “medication” in writing
Four-syllable words like "medication" (medi · cati · on) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “medication” 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 “medication”
The letters in “medication” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decimation.