How many syllables in “coordinate”?
syllables in "coordinate"
Word details
Syllables
3
coor · dina · te
Letters
10
c · o · o · r · d · i · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “coordinate”
The word “coordinate” contains 3 syllables, divided as coor · dina · te. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coordinate" have?
"coordinate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "coordinate" into syllables?
"coordinate" is divided into syllables as: coor · dina · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "coordinate"?
The Scrabble score for "coordinate" is 13 points.
Using “coordinate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "coordinate" (coor · dina · te) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “coordinate” 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 “coordinate”
The letters in “coordinate” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: carotenoid, decoration.