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How many syllables in “confabulated”?

5

syllables in "confabulated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

con · fa · bu · la · ted

Letters

12

c · o · n · f · a · b · u · l · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
f4
a1
b3
u1
l1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “confabulated

The word confabulated contains 5 syllables, divided as con · fa · bu · la · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "confabulated" have?

"confabulated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "confabulated" into syllables?

"confabulated" is divided into syllables as: con · fa · bu · la · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "confabulated"?

The Scrabble score for "confabulated" is 20 points.

Using “confabulated” in writing

"confabulated" (con · fa · bu · la · ted) 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, confabulated is worth 20 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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