How many syllables in “sedimentation”?
syllables in "sedimentation"
Word details
Syllables
5
sedi · ment · atio · n
Letters
13
s · e · d · i · m · e · n · t · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
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About the word “sedimentation”
The word “sedimentation” contains 5 syllables, divided as sedi · ment · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "sedimentation" have?
"sedimentation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sedimentation" into syllables?
"sedimentation" is divided into syllables as: sedi · ment · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "sedimentation"?
The Scrabble score for "sedimentation" is 16 points.
Using “sedimentation” in writing
"sedimentation" (sedi · ment · atio · n) 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, “sedimentation” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.