How many syllables in “probations”?
syllables in "probations"
Word details
Syllables
3
proba · tions
Letters
10
p · r · o · b · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “probations”
The word “probations” contains 3 syllables, divided as proba · tions. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "probations" have?
"probations" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "probations" into syllables?
"probations" is divided into syllables as: proba · tions.
What is the Scrabble score for "probations"?
The Scrabble score for "probations" is 14 points.
Using “probations” in writing
Three-syllable words like "probations" (proba · tions) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “probations” is worth 14 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.
Anagrams of “probations”
The letters in “probations” can be rearranged to spell one other word: absorption.