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How many syllables in “recuperation”?

5

syllables in "recuperation"

recuperation
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Word details

Syllables

5

rec · upe · rat · ion

Letters

12

r · e · c · u · p · e · r · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
c3
u1
p3
e1
r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “recuperation

The word recuperation contains 5 syllables, divided as rec · upe · rat · ion. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "recuperation" have?

"recuperation" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "recuperation" into syllables?

"recuperation" is divided into syllables as: rec · upe · rat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "recuperation"?

The Scrabble score for "recuperation" is 16 points.

Using “recuperation” in writing

"recuperation" (rec · upe · rat · ion) 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, recuperation is worth 16 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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