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How many syllables in “exploratory”?

5

syllables in "exploratory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ex · plo · ra · to · ry

Letters

11

e · x · p · l · o · r · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
p3
l1
o1
r1
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “exploratory

The word exploratory contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · plo · ra · to · ry. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exploratory" have?

"exploratory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exploratory" into syllables?

"exploratory" is divided into syllables as: ex · plo · ra · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "exploratory"?

The Scrabble score for "exploratory" is 23 points.

Using “exploratory” in writing

"exploratory" (ex · plo · ra · to · ry) 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, exploratory 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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