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How many syllables in “incriminated”?

5

syllables in "incriminated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · cri · mi · na · ted

Letters

12

i · n · c · r · i · m · i · n · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
c3
r1
i1
m3
i1
n1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “incriminated

The word incriminated contains 5 syllables, divided as in · cri · mi · na · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "incriminated" have?

"incriminated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "incriminated" into syllables?

"incriminated" is divided into syllables as: in · cri · mi · na · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "incriminated"?

The Scrabble score for "incriminated" is 17 points.

Using “incriminated” in writing

"incriminated" (in · cri · mi · na · 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, incriminated 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.

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