How many syllables in “congratulators”?
syllables in "congratulators"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · gra · tu · la · tors
Letters
14
c · o · n · g · r · a · t · u · l · a · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “congratulators”
The word “congratulators” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · gra · tu · la · tors. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "congratulators" have?
"congratulators" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "congratulators" into syllables?
"congratulators" is divided into syllables as: con · gra · tu · la · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "congratulators"?
The Scrabble score for "congratulators" is 17 points.
Using “congratulators” in writing
"congratulators" (con · gra · tu · la · tors) 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, “congratulators” 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.