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How many syllables in “pulsation”?

3

syllables in "pulsation"

pulsation
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Word details

Syllables

3

pulsa · tion

Letters

9

p · u · l · s · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
u1
l1
s1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “pulsation

The word pulsation contains 3 syllables, divided as pulsa · tion. It has 9 letters.

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How many syllables does "pulsation" have?

"pulsation" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "pulsation" into syllables?

"pulsation" is divided into syllables as: pulsa · tion.

What is the Scrabble score for "pulsation"?

The Scrabble score for "pulsation" is 11 points.

Using “pulsation” in writing

Three-syllable words like "pulsation" (pulsa · tion) 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, pulsation is worth 11 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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