How many syllables in “intoxicate”?
syllables in "intoxicate"
Word details
Syllables
4
int · oxi · cat · e
Letters
10
i · n · t · o · x · i · c · a · t · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “intoxicate”
The word “intoxicate” contains 4 syllables, divided as int · oxi · cat · e. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intoxicate" have?
"intoxicate" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "intoxicate" into syllables?
"intoxicate" is divided into syllables as: int · oxi · cat · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "intoxicate"?
The Scrabble score for "intoxicate" is 19 points.
Using “intoxicate” in writing
Four-syllable words like "intoxicate" (int · oxi · cat · e) 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, “intoxicate” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “intoxicate”
The letters in “intoxicate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: excitation.