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How many syllables in “exterminates”?

5

syllables in "exterminates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ex · ter · mi · na · tes

Letters

12

e · x · t · e · r · m · i · n · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
t1
e1
r1
m3
i1
n1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “exterminates

The word exterminates contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · ter · mi · na · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exterminates" have?

"exterminates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exterminates" into syllables?

"exterminates" is divided into syllables as: ex · ter · mi · na · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "exterminates"?

The Scrabble score for "exterminates" is 21 points.

Using “exterminates” in writing

"exterminates" (ex · ter · mi · na · 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, exterminates is worth 21 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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