How many syllables in “confederates”?
syllables in "confederates"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · fe · de · ra · tes
Letters
12
c · o · n · f · e · d · e · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “confederates”
The word “confederates” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · fe · de · ra · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "confederates" have?
"confederates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "confederates" into syllables?
"confederates" is divided into syllables as: con · fe · de · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "confederates"?
The Scrabble score for "confederates" is 18 points.
Using “confederates” in writing
"confederates" (con · fe · de · ra · 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, “confederates” 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.