How many syllables in “subordination”?
syllables in "subordination"
Word details
Syllables
5
subo · rdin · atio · n
Letters
13
s · u · b · o · r · d · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “subordination”
The word “subordination” contains 5 syllables, divided as subo · rdin · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "subordination" have?
"subordination" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "subordination" into syllables?
"subordination" is divided into syllables as: subo · rdin · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "subordination"?
The Scrabble score for "subordination" is 16 points.
Using “subordination” in writing
"subordination" (subo · rdin · 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, “subordination” 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.