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How many syllables in “expectorating”?

5

syllables in "expectorating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ex · pec · to · ra · ting

Letters

13

e · x · p · e · c · t · o · r · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
p3
e1
c3
t1
o1
r1
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “expectorating

The word expectorating contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · pec · to · ra · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "expectorating" have?

"expectorating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "expectorating" into syllables?

"expectorating" is divided into syllables as: ex · pec · to · ra · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "expectorating"?

The Scrabble score for "expectorating" is 25 points.

Using “expectorating” in writing

"expectorating" (ex · pec · to · ra · ting) 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, expectorating is worth 25 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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