How many syllables in “television”?
syllables in "television"
Word details
Syllables
4
tele · visi · on
Letters
10
t · e · l · e · v · i · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “television”
The word “television” contains 4 syllables, divided as tele · visi · on. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "television" have?
"television" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "television" into syllables?
"television" is divided into syllables as: tele · visi · on.
What is the Scrabble score for "television"?
The Scrabble score for "television" is 13 points.
Using “television” in writing
Four-syllable words like "television" (tele · visi · on) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “television” is worth 13 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 “television”
The letters in “television” can be rearranged to spell one other word: olivenites.