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How many syllables in “initiatory”?

5

syllables in "initiatory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

i · ni · tia · to · ry

Letters

10

i · n · i · t · i · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
i1
t1
i1
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “initiatory

The word initiatory contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ni · tia · to · ry. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "initiatory" have?

"initiatory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "initiatory" into syllables?

"initiatory" is divided into syllables as: i · ni · tia · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "initiatory"?

The Scrabble score for "initiatory" is 13 points.

Using “initiatory” in writing

"initiatory" (i · ni · tia · to · ry) 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, initiatory is worth 13 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.

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