How many syllables in “congratulated”?
syllables in "congratulated"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · gra · tu · la · ted
Letters
13
c · o · n · g · r · a · t · u · l · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “congratulated”
The word “congratulated” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · gra · tu · la · ted. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "congratulated" have?
"congratulated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "congratulated" into syllables?
"congratulated" is divided into syllables as: con · gra · tu · la · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "congratulated"?
The Scrabble score for "congratulated" is 17 points.
Using “congratulated” in writing
"congratulated" (con · gra · tu · 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, “congratulated” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.