How many syllables in “auscultatory”?
syllables in "auscultatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
au · scul · ta · to · ry
Letters
12
a · u · s · c · u · l · t · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “auscultatory”
The word “auscultatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as au · scul · ta · to · ry. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "auscultatory" have?
"auscultatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "auscultatory" into syllables?
"auscultatory" is divided into syllables as: au · scul · ta · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "auscultatory"?
The Scrabble score for "auscultatory" is 17 points.
Using “auscultatory” in writing
"auscultatory" (au · scul · ta · 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, “auscultatory” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.