How many syllables in “vasodilation”?
syllables in "vasodilation"
Word details
Syllables
5
vas · odi · lat · ion
Letters
12
v · a · s · o · d · i · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
16
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About the word “vasodilation”
The word “vasodilation” contains 5 syllables, divided as vas · odi · lat · ion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "vasodilation" have?
"vasodilation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "vasodilation" into syllables?
"vasodilation" is divided into syllables as: vas · odi · lat · ion.
What is the Scrabble score for "vasodilation"?
The Scrabble score for "vasodilation" is 16 points.
Using “vasodilation” in writing
"vasodilation" (vas · odi · lat · 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, “vasodilation” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.