How many syllables in “corroborated”?
syllables in "corroborated"
Word details
Syllables
5
cor · ro · bo · ra · ted
Letters
12
c · o · r · r · o · b · o · r · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
17
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About the word “corroborated”
The word “corroborated” contains 5 syllables, divided as cor · ro · bo · ra · ted. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "corroborated" have?
"corroborated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "corroborated" into syllables?
"corroborated" is divided into syllables as: cor · ro · bo · ra · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "corroborated"?
The Scrabble score for "corroborated" is 17 points.
Using “corroborated” in writing
"corroborated" (cor · ro · bo · ra · 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, “corroborated” 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.