How many syllables in “adulterating”?
syllables in "adulterating"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · dul · te · ra · ting
Letters
12
a · d · u · l · t · e · r · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “adulterating”
The word “adulterating” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · dul · te · ra · ting. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adulterating" have?
"adulterating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adulterating" into syllables?
"adulterating" is divided into syllables as: a · dul · te · ra · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "adulterating"?
The Scrabble score for "adulterating" is 14 points.
Using “adulterating” in writing
"adulterating" (a · dul · te · ra · 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, “adulterating” is worth 14 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 “adulterating”
The letters in “adulterating” can be rearranged to spell one other word: triangulated.