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How many syllables in “sedimentation”?

5

syllables in "sedimentation"

sedimentation
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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

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
d2
i1
m3
e1
n1
t1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “sedimentation

The word sedimentation contains 5 syllables, divided as sedi · ment · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

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.

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