How many syllables in “recitation”?
syllables in "recitation"
Word details
Syllables
4
reci · tati · on
Letters
10
r · e · c · i · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “recitation”
The word “recitation” contains 4 syllables, divided as reci · tati · on. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recitation" have?
"recitation" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "recitation" into syllables?
"recitation" is divided into syllables as: reci · tati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "recitation"?
The Scrabble score for "recitation" is 12 points.
Using “recitation” in writing
Four-syllable words like "recitation" (reci · tati · on) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “recitation” is worth 12 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 “recitation”
The letters in “recitation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antierotic.