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How many syllables in “ratiocination”?

5

syllables in "ratiocination"

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Word details

Syllables

5

rati · ocin · atio · n

Letters

13

r · a · t · i · o · c · i · n · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
c3
i1
n1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “ratiocination

The word ratiocination contains 5 syllables, divided as rati · ocin · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ratiocination" have?

"ratiocination" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ratiocination" into syllables?

"ratiocination" is divided into syllables as: rati · ocin · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "ratiocination"?

The Scrabble score for "ratiocination" is 15 points.

Using “ratiocination” in writing

"ratiocination" (rati · ocin · atio · n) 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, ratiocination is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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