How many syllables in “repulsion”?
syllables in "repulsion"
Word details
Syllables
3
repul · sion
Letters
9
r · e · p · u · l · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “repulsion”
The word “repulsion” contains 3 syllables, divided as repul · sion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repulsion" have?
"repulsion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "repulsion" into syllables?
"repulsion" is divided into syllables as: repul · sion.
What is the Scrabble score for "repulsion"?
The Scrabble score for "repulsion" is 11 points.
Using “repulsion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "repulsion" (repul · sion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “repulsion” 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 “repulsion”
The letters in “repulsion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: prelusion.