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How many syllables in “eviscerates”?

5

syllables in "eviscerates"

eviscerates
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Word details

Syllables

5

e · vi · sce · ra · tes

Letters

11

e · v · i · s · c · e · r · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
v4
i1
s1
c3
e1
r1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “eviscerates

The word eviscerates contains 5 syllables, divided as e · vi · sce · ra · tes. It has 11 letters.

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How many syllables does "eviscerates" have?

"eviscerates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "eviscerates" into syllables?

"eviscerates" is divided into syllables as: e · vi · sce · ra · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "eviscerates"?

The Scrabble score for "eviscerates" is 16 points.

Using “eviscerates” in writing

"eviscerates" (e · vi · sce · 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, eviscerates is worth 16 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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