How many syllables in “gratulates”?
syllables in "gratulates"
Word details
Syllables
4
gra · tu · la · tes
Letters
10
g · r · a · t · u · l · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “gratulates”
The word “gratulates” contains 4 syllables, divided as gra · tu · la · tes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gratulates" have?
"gratulates" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "gratulates" into syllables?
"gratulates" is divided into syllables as: gra · tu · la · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "gratulates"?
The Scrabble score for "gratulates" is 11 points.
Using “gratulates” in writing
Four-syllable words like "gratulates" (gra · tu · la · tes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gratulates” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “gratulates”
The letters in “gratulates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gastrulate.