How many syllables in “ornamentations”?
syllables in "ornamentations"
Word details
Syllables
5
orna · ment · atio · ns
Letters
14
o · r · n · a · m · e · n · t · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “ornamentations”
The word “ornamentations” contains 5 syllables, divided as orna · ment · atio · ns. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ornamentations" have?
"ornamentations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ornamentations" into syllables?
"ornamentations" is divided into syllables as: orna · ment · atio · ns.
What is the Scrabble score for "ornamentations"?
The Scrabble score for "ornamentations" is 16 points.
Using “ornamentations” in writing
"ornamentations" (orna · ment · atio · ns) 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, “ornamentations” 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.