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How many syllables in “origination”?

5

syllables in "origination"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ori · gin · ati · on

Letters

11

o · r · i · g · i · n · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
r1
i1
g2
i1
n1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “origination

The word origination contains 5 syllables, divided as ori · gin · ati · on. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "origination" have?

"origination" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "origination" into syllables?

"origination" is divided into syllables as: ori · gin · ati · on.

What is the Scrabble score for "origination"?

The Scrabble score for "origination" is 12 points.

Using “origination” in writing

"origination" (ori · gin · ati · on) 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, origination is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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