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How many syllables in “calefactories”?

5

syllables in "calefactories"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ca · le · fac · to · ries

Letters

13

c · a · l · e · f · a · c · t · o · r · i · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
l1
e1
f4
a1
c3
t1
o1
r1
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “calefactories

The word calefactories contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · le · fac · to · ries. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "calefactories" have?

"calefactories" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "calefactories" into syllables?

"calefactories" is divided into syllables as: ca · le · fac · to · ries.

What is the Scrabble score for "calefactories"?

The Scrabble score for "calefactories" is 20 points.

Using “calefactories” in writing

"calefactories" (ca · le · fac · to · ries) 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, calefactories 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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