How many syllables in “felicitated”?
syllables in "felicitated"
Word details
Syllables
5
fe · li · ci · ta · ted
Letters
11
f · e · l · i · c · i · t · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
17
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About the word “felicitated”
The word “felicitated” contains 5 syllables, divided as fe · li · ci · ta · ted. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "felicitated" have?
"felicitated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "felicitated" into syllables?
"felicitated" is divided into syllables as: fe · li · ci · ta · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "felicitated"?
The Scrabble score for "felicitated" is 17 points.
Using “felicitated” in writing
"felicitated" (fe · li · ci · ta · ted) 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, “felicitated” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.