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How many syllables in “creates”?

2

syllables in "creates"

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Word details

Syllables

2

crea · tes

Letters

7

c · r · e · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

c3
r1
e1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “creates

The word creates contains 2 syllables, divided as crea · tes. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "creates" have?

"creates" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "creates" into syllables?

"creates" is divided into syllables as: crea · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "creates"?

The Scrabble score for "creates" is 9 points.

Using “creates” in writing

Two-syllable words like "creates" (crea · tes) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, creates is worth 9 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 “creates

The letters in creates can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cerates, ecartes.

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