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How many syllables in “conciliatory”?

5

syllables in "conciliatory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

con · ci · lia · to · ry

Letters

12

c · o · n · c · i · l · i · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
c3
i1
l1
i1
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “conciliatory

The word conciliatory contains 5 syllables, divided as con · ci · lia · to · ry. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "conciliatory" have?

"conciliatory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "conciliatory" into syllables?

"conciliatory" is divided into syllables as: con · ci · lia · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "conciliatory"?

The Scrabble score for "conciliatory" is 19 points.

Using “conciliatory” in writing

"conciliatory" (con · ci · lia · to · ry) 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, conciliatory 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.

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