How many syllables in “transition”?
syllables in "transition"
Word details
Syllables
3
trans · ition
Letters
10
t · r · a · n · s · i · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “transition”
The word “transition” contains 3 syllables, divided as trans · ition. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "transition" have?
"transition" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "transition" into syllables?
"transition" is divided into syllables as: trans · ition.
What is the Scrabble score for "transition"?
The Scrabble score for "transition" is 10 points.
Using “transition” in writing
Three-syllable words like "transition" (trans · ition) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “transition” is worth 10 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 “transition”
The letters in “transition” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nitrations.