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How many syllables in “cardinalates”?

5

syllables in "cardinalates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

car · di · na · la · tes

Letters

12

c · a · r · d · i · n · a · l · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
a1
r1
d2
i1
n1
a1
l1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “cardinalates

The word cardinalates contains 5 syllables, divided as car · di · na · la · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cardinalates" have?

"cardinalates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cardinalates" into syllables?

"cardinalates" is divided into syllables as: car · di · na · la · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "cardinalates"?

The Scrabble score for "cardinalates" is 15 points.

Using “cardinalates” in writing

"cardinalates" (car · di · na · la · 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, cardinalates is worth 15 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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