How many syllables in “governorates”?
syllables in "governorates"
Word details
Syllables
5
go · ver · no · ra · tes
Letters
12
g · o · v · e · r · n · o · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “governorates”
The word “governorates” contains 5 syllables, divided as go · ver · no · ra · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "governorates" have?
"governorates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "governorates" into syllables?
"governorates" is divided into syllables as: go · ver · no · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "governorates"?
The Scrabble score for "governorates" is 16 points.
Using “governorates” in writing
"governorates" (go · ver · no · 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, “governorates” 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.