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How many syllables in “electorates”?

5

syllables in "electorates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · lec · to · ra · tes

Letters

11

e · l · e · c · t · o · r · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
l1
e1
c3
t1
o1
r1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “electorates

The word electorates contains 5 syllables, divided as e · lec · to · ra · tes. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "electorates" have?

"electorates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "electorates" into syllables?

"electorates" is divided into syllables as: e · lec · to · ra · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "electorates"?

The Scrabble score for "electorates" is 13 points.

Using “electorates” in writing

"electorates" (e · lec · to · ra · 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, electorates 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.

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