How many syllables in “confabulates”?
syllables in "confabulates"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · fa · bu · la · tes
Letters
12
c · o · n · f · a · b · u · l · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “confabulates”
The word “confabulates” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · fa · bu · la · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "confabulates" have?
"confabulates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "confabulates" into syllables?
"confabulates" is divided into syllables as: con · fa · bu · la · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "confabulates"?
The Scrabble score for "confabulates" is 19 points.
Using “confabulates” in writing
"confabulates" (con · fa · bu · la · 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, “confabulates” 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.