How many syllables in “recombinations”?
syllables in "recombinations"
Word details
Syllables
5
reco · mbin · atio · ns
Letters
14
r · e · c · o · m · b · i · n · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “recombinations”
The word “recombinations” contains 5 syllables, divided as reco · mbin · atio · ns. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recombinations" have?
"recombinations" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recombinations" into syllables?
"recombinations" is divided into syllables as: reco · mbin · atio · ns.
What is the Scrabble score for "recombinations"?
The Scrabble score for "recombinations" is 20 points.
Using “recombinations” in writing
"recombinations" (reco · mbin · atio · ns) 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, “recombinations” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.