How many syllables in “adulator”?
syllables in "adulator"
Word details
Syllables
4
a · du · la · tor
Letters
8
a · d · u · l · a · t · o · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “adulator”
The word “adulator” contains 4 syllables, divided as a · du · la · tor. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adulator" have?
"adulator" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "adulator" into syllables?
"adulator" is divided into syllables as: a · du · la · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "adulator"?
The Scrabble score for "adulator" is 9 points.
Using “adulator” in writing
Four-syllable words like "adulator" (a · du · la · tor) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “adulator” is worth 9 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.
Anagrams of “adulator”
The letters in “adulator” can be rearranged to spell one other word: laudator.