How many syllables in “complicates”?
syllables in "complicates"
Word details
Syllables
4
com · pli · ca · tes
Letters
11
c · o · m · p · l · i · c · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “complicates”
The word “complicates” contains 4 syllables, divided as com · pli · ca · tes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "complicates" have?
"complicates" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "complicates" into syllables?
"complicates" is divided into syllables as: com · pli · ca · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "complicates"?
The Scrabble score for "complicates" is 19 points.
Using “complicates” in writing
Four-syllable words like "complicates" (com · pli · ca · tes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “complicates” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “complicates”
The letters in “complicates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ectoplasmic.