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How many syllables in “capitulating”?

5

syllables in "capitulating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ca · pi · tu · la · ting

Letters

12

c · a · p · i · t · u · l · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
p3
i1
t1
u1
l1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “capitulating

The word capitulating contains 5 syllables, divided as ca · pi · tu · la · ting. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "capitulating" have?

"capitulating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "capitulating" into syllables?

"capitulating" is divided into syllables as: ca · pi · tu · la · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "capitulating"?

The Scrabble score for "capitulating" is 17 points.

Using “capitulating” in writing

"capitulating" (ca · pi · tu · la · ting) 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, capitulating 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.

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