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How many syllables in “bicarbonates”?

5

syllables in "bicarbonates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

bi · car · bo · na · tes

Letters

12

b · i · c · a · r · b · o · n · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
i1
c3
a1
r1
b3
o1
n1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “bicarbonates

The word bicarbonates contains 5 syllables, divided as bi · car · bo · na · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bicarbonates" have?

"bicarbonates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "bicarbonates" into syllables?

"bicarbonates" is divided into syllables as: bi · car · bo · na · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "bicarbonates"?

The Scrabble score for "bicarbonates" is 18 points.

Using “bicarbonates” in writing

"bicarbonates" (bi · car · bo · na · tes) 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, bicarbonates is worth 18 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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