How many syllables in “reticulation”?
syllables in "reticulation"
Word details
Syllables
5
ret · icu · lat · ion
Letters
12
r · e · t · i · c · u · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
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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.