How many syllables in “medications”?
syllables in "medications"
Word details
Syllables
4
medi · cati · ons
Letters
11
m · e · d · i · c · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “medications”
The word “medications” contains 4 syllables, divided as medi · cati · ons. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "medications" have?
"medications" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "medications" into syllables?
"medications" is divided into syllables as: medi · cati · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "medications"?
The Scrabble score for "medications" is 16 points.
Using “medications” in writing
Four-syllable words like "medications" (medi · cati · ons) 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, “medications” 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.
Anagrams of “medications”
The letters in “medications” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decimations.