How many syllables in “capitulary”?
syllables in "capitulary"
Word details
Syllables
5
ca · pi · tu · la · ry
Letters
10
c · a · p · i · t · u · l · a · r · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “capitulary”
The word “capitulary” contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · pi · tu · la · ry. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "capitulary" have?
"capitulary" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "capitulary" into syllables?
"capitulary" is divided into syllables as: ca · pi · tu · la · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "capitulary"?
The Scrabble score for "capitulary" is 17 points.
Using “capitulary” in writing
"capitulary" (ca · pi · tu · la · 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, “capitulary” 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.