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How many syllables in “acylate”?

3

syllables in "acylate"

acylate
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Word details

Syllables

3

acy · lat · e

Letters

7

a · c · y · l · a · t · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
y4
l1
a1
t1
e1

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About the word “acylate

The word acylate contains 3 syllables, divided as acy · lat · e. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "acylate" have?

"acylate" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "acylate" into syllables?

"acylate" is divided into syllables as: acy · lat · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "acylate"?

The Scrabble score for "acylate" is 12 points.

Using “acylate” in writing

Three-syllable words like "acylate" (acy · lat · e) 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, acylate is worth 12 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.

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