How many syllables in “ossifications”?
syllables in "ossifications"
Word details
Syllables
5
ossi · fica · tion · s
Letters
13
o · s · s · i · f · i · c · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “ossifications”
The word “ossifications” contains 5 syllables, divided as ossi · fica · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "ossifications" have?
"ossifications" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ossifications" into syllables?
"ossifications" is divided into syllables as: ossi · fica · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "ossifications"?
The Scrabble score for "ossifications" is 18 points.
Using “ossifications” in writing
"ossifications" (ossi · fica · tion · s) 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, “ossifications” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.