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How many syllables in “confabulator”?

5

syllables in "confabulator"

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Word details

Syllables

5

con · fa · bu · la · tor

Letters

12

c · o · n · f · a · b · u · l · a · t · o · r

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
f4
a1
b3
u1
l1
a1
t1
o1
r1

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About the word “confabulator

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

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How many syllables does "confabulator" have?

"confabulator" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "confabulator" into syllables?

"confabulator" is divided into syllables as: con · fa · bu · la · tor.

What is the Scrabble score for "confabulator"?

The Scrabble score for "confabulator" is 19 points.

Using “confabulator” in writing

"confabulator" (con · fa · bu · la · tor) 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, confabulator 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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