How many syllables in “trepidation”?
syllables in "trepidation"
Word details
Syllables
4
trep · idat · ion
Letters
11
t · r · e · p · i · d · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “trepidation”
The word “trepidation” contains 4 syllables, divided as trep · idat · ion. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trepidation" have?
"trepidation" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "trepidation" into syllables?
"trepidation" is divided into syllables as: trep · idat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "trepidation"?
The Scrabble score for "trepidation" is 14 points.
Using “trepidation” in writing
Four-syllable words like "trepidation" (trep · idat · ion) 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, “trepidation” is worth 14 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 “trepidation”
The letters in “trepidation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: partitioned.