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How many syllables in “rehabilitation”?

6

syllables in "rehabilitation"

rehabilitation
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Word details

Syllables

6

reh · abi · lit · ati · on

Letters

14

r · e · h · a · b · i · l · i · t · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

19

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
h4
a1
b3
i1
l1
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “rehabilitation

The word rehabilitation contains 6 syllables, divided as reh · abi · lit · ati · on. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "rehabilitation" have?

"rehabilitation" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "rehabilitation" into syllables?

"rehabilitation" is divided into syllables as: reh · abi · lit · ati · on.

What is the Scrabble score for "rehabilitation"?

The Scrabble score for "rehabilitation" is 19 points.

Using “rehabilitation” in writing

With 6 syllables, "rehabilitation" (reh · abi · lit · ati · on) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, rehabilitation is worth 19 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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