How many syllables in “adjudicating”?
syllables in "adjudicating"
Word details
Syllables
5
ad · ju · di · ca · ting
Letters
12
a · d · j · u · d · i · c · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
24
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About the word “adjudicating”
The word “adjudicating” contains 5 syllables, divided as ad · ju · di · ca · ting. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adjudicating" have?
"adjudicating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adjudicating" into syllables?
"adjudicating" is divided into syllables as: ad · ju · di · ca · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "adjudicating"?
The Scrabble score for "adjudicating" is 24 points.
Using “adjudicating” in writing
"adjudicating" (ad · ju · di · ca · 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, “adjudicating” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.