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How many syllables in “equilibrates”?

5

syllables in "equilibrates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · qui · li · bra · tes

Letters

12

e · q · u · i · l · i · b · r · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
q10
u1
i1
l1
i1
b3
r1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “equilibrates

The word equilibrates contains 5 syllables, divided as e · qui · li · bra · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "equilibrates" have?

"equilibrates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "equilibrates" into syllables?

"equilibrates" is divided into syllables as: e · qui · li · bra · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "equilibrates"?

The Scrabble score for "equilibrates" is 23 points.

Using “equilibrates” in writing

"equilibrates" (e · qui · li · bra · 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, equilibrates is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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