How many syllables in “regulation”?
syllables in "regulation"
Word details
Syllables
4
regu · lati · on
Letters
10
r · e · g · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “regulation”
The word “regulation” contains 4 syllables, divided as regu · lati · on. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "regulation" have?
"regulation" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "regulation" into syllables?
"regulation" is divided into syllables as: regu · lati · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "regulation"?
The Scrabble score for "regulation" is 11 points.
Using “regulation” in writing
Four-syllable words like "regulation" (regu · lati · 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, “regulation” 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.
Anagrams of “regulation”
The letters in “regulation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: urogenital.