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How many syllables in “accommodating”?

5

syllables in "accommodating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ac · com · mo · da · ting

Letters

13

a · c · c · o · m · m · o · d · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
c3
o1
m3
m3
o1
d2
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “accommodating

The word accommodating contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · com · mo · da · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "accommodating" have?

"accommodating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "accommodating" into syllables?

"accommodating" is divided into syllables as: ac · com · mo · da · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "accommodating"?

The Scrabble score for "accommodating" is 23 points.

Using “accommodating” in writing

"accommodating" (ac · com · mo · da · ting) 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, accommodating is worth 23 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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