How many syllables in “collaborates”?
syllables in "collaborates"
Word details
Syllables
5
col · la · bo · ra · tes
Letters
12
c · o · l · l · a · b · o · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “collaborates”
The word “collaborates” contains 5 syllables, divided as col · la · bo · ra · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "collaborates" have?
"collaborates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "collaborates" into syllables?
"collaborates" is divided into syllables as: col · la · bo · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "collaborates"?
The Scrabble score for "collaborates" is 16 points.
Using “collaborates” in writing
"collaborates" (col · la · bo · ra · 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, “collaborates” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.