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How many syllables in “conflate”?

2

syllables in "conflate"

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Word details

Syllables

2

conf · late

Letters

8

c · o · n · f · l · a · t · e

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
n1
f4
l1
a1
t1
e1

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About the word “conflate

The word conflate contains 2 syllables, divided as conf · late. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "conflate" have?

"conflate" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "conflate" into syllables?

"conflate" is divided into syllables as: conf · late.

What is the Scrabble score for "conflate"?

The Scrabble score for "conflate" is 13 points.

Using “conflate” in writing

Two-syllable words like "conflate" (conf · late) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, conflate is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

Anagrams of “conflate

The letters in conflate can be rearranged to spell one other word: falconet.

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