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How many syllables in “originations”?

5

syllables in "originations"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ori · gin · ati · ons

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
r1
i1
g2
i1
n1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
s1

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About the word “originations

The word originations contains 5 syllables, divided as ori · gin · ati · ons. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "originations" have?

"originations" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "originations" into syllables?

"originations" is divided into syllables as: ori · gin · ati · ons.

What is the Scrabble score for "originations"?

The Scrabble score for "originations" is 13 points.

Using “originations” in writing

"originations" (ori · gin · ati · ons) 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, originations is worth 13 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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