How many syllables in “urination”?
syllables in "urination"
Word details
Syllables
4
uri · nat · ion
Letters
9
u · r · i · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “urination”
The word “urination” contains 4 syllables, divided as uri · nat · ion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "urination" have?
"urination" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "urination" into syllables?
"urination" is divided into syllables as: uri · nat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "urination"?
The Scrabble score for "urination" is 9 points.
Using “urination” in writing
Four-syllable words like "urination" (uri · nat · 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, “urination” is worth 9 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 “urination”
The letters in “urination” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ruination.