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How many syllables in “approbatory”?

5

syllables in "approbatory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ap · pro · ba · to · ry

Letters

11

a · p · p · r · o · b · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
p3
p3
r1
o1
b3
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “approbatory

The word approbatory contains 5 syllables, divided as ap · pro · ba · to · ry. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "approbatory" have?

"approbatory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "approbatory" into syllables?

"approbatory" is divided into syllables as: ap · pro · ba · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "approbatory"?

The Scrabble score for "approbatory" is 20 points.

Using “approbatory” in writing

"approbatory" (ap · pro · ba · to · ry) 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, approbatory is worth 20 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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