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How many syllables in “accelerator”?

5

syllables in "accelerator"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ac · ce · le · ra · tor

Letters

11

a · c · c · e · l · e · r · a · t · o · r

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
c3
e1
l1
e1
r1
a1
t1
o1
r1

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About the word “accelerator

The word accelerator contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · ce · le · ra · tor. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "accelerator" have?

"accelerator" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "accelerator" into syllables?

"accelerator" is divided into syllables as: ac · ce · le · ra · tor.

What is the Scrabble score for "accelerator"?

The Scrabble score for "accelerator" is 15 points.

Using “accelerator” in writing

"accelerator" (ac · ce · le · ra · tor) 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, accelerator is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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