How many syllables in “vocations”?
syllables in "vocations"
Word details
Syllables
3
vocat · ions
Letters
9
v · o · c · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “vocations”
The word “vocations” contains 3 syllables, divided as vocat · ions. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vocations" have?
"vocations" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "vocations" into syllables?
"vocations" is divided into syllables as: vocat · ions.
What is the Scrabble score for "vocations"?
The Scrabble score for "vocations" is 14 points.
Using “vocations” in writing
Three-syllable words like "vocations" (vocat · ions) 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, “vocations” 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 “vocations”
The letters in “vocations” can be rearranged to spell one other word: vasotocin.