How many syllables in “synchronisation”?
syllables in "synchronisation"
Word details
Syllables
5
sync · hron · isat · ion
Letters
15
s · y · n · c · h · r · o · n · i · s · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
23
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About the word “synchronisation”
The word “synchronisation” contains 5 syllables, divided as sync · hron · isat · ion. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "synchronisation" have?
"synchronisation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "synchronisation" into syllables?
"synchronisation" is divided into syllables as: sync · hron · isat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "synchronisation"?
The Scrabble score for "synchronisation" is 23 points.
Using “synchronisation” in writing
"synchronisation" (sync · hron · isat · 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, “synchronisation” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.