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How many syllables in “concatenating”?

5

syllables in "concatenating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

con · ca · te · na · ting

Letters

13

c · o · n · c · a · t · e · n · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
c3
a1
t1
e1
n1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “concatenating

The word concatenating contains 5 syllables, divided as con · ca · te · na · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "concatenating" have?

"concatenating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "concatenating" into syllables?

"concatenating" is divided into syllables as: con · ca · te · na · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "concatenating"?

The Scrabble score for "concatenating" is 18 points.

Using “concatenating” in writing

"concatenating" (con · ca · te · na · 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, concatenating is worth 18 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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