How many syllables in “congratulates”?
syllables in "congratulates"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · gra · tu · la · tes
Letters
13
c · o · n · g · r · a · t · u · l · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “congratulates”
The word “congratulates” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · gra · tu · la · tes. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "congratulates" have?
"congratulates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "congratulates" into syllables?
"congratulates" is divided into syllables as: con · gra · tu · la · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "congratulates"?
The Scrabble score for "congratulates" is 16 points.
Using “congratulates” in writing
"congratulates" (con · gra · tu · 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, “congratulates” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.