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How many syllables in “reticulation”?

5

syllables in "reticulation"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ret · icu · lat · ion

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
t1
i1
c3
u1
l1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “reticulation

The word reticulation contains 5 syllables, divided as ret · icu · lat · ion. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "reticulation" have?

"reticulation" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "reticulation" into syllables?

"reticulation" is divided into syllables as: ret · icu · lat · ion.

What is the Scrabble score for "reticulation"?

The Scrabble score for "reticulation" is 14 points.

Using “reticulation” in writing

"reticulation" (ret · icu · lat · 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, reticulation is worth 14 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.

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