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How many syllables in “coagulate”?

3

syllables in "coagulate"

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Word details

Syllables

3

coa · gul · ate

Letters

9

c · o · a · g · u · l · a · t · e

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
a1
g2
u1
l1
a1
t1
e1

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About the word “coagulate

The word coagulate contains 3 syllables, divided as coa · gul · ate. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "coagulate" have?

"coagulate" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "coagulate" into syllables?

"coagulate" is divided into syllables as: coa · gul · ate.

What is the Scrabble score for "coagulate"?

The Scrabble score for "coagulate" is 12 points.

Using “coagulate” in writing

Three-syllable words like "coagulate" (coa · gul · ate) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, coagulate is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

Anagrams of “coagulate

The letters in coagulate can be rearranged to spell one other word: catalogue.

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