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How many syllables in “accelerators”?

5

syllables in "accelerators"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ac · ce · le · ra · tors

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
c3
e1
l1
e1
r1
a1
t1
o1
r1
s1

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About the word “accelerators

The word accelerators contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · ce · le · ra · tors. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "accelerators" have?

"accelerators" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "accelerators" into syllables?

"accelerators" is divided into syllables as: ac · ce · le · ra · tors.

What is the Scrabble score for "accelerators"?

The Scrabble score for "accelerators" is 16 points.

Using “accelerators” in writing

"accelerators" (ac · ce · le · ra · tors) 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, accelerators 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.

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