How many syllables in “ruination”?
syllables in "ruination"
Word details
Syllables
3
ruina · tion
Letters
9
r · u · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ruination”
The word “ruination” contains 3 syllables, divided as ruina · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ruination" have?
"ruination" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ruination" into syllables?
"ruination" is divided into syllables as: ruina · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "ruination"?
The Scrabble score for "ruination" is 9 points.
Using “ruination” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ruination" (ruina · tion) 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, “ruination” is worth 9 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 “ruination”
The letters in “ruination” can be rearranged to spell one other word: urination.