How many syllables in “intoxicates”?
syllables in "intoxicates"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · to · xi · ca · tes
Letters
11
i · n · t · o · x · i · c · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “intoxicates”
The word “intoxicates” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · to · xi · ca · tes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intoxicates" have?
"intoxicates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "intoxicates" into syllables?
"intoxicates" is divided into syllables as: in · to · xi · ca · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "intoxicates"?
The Scrabble score for "intoxicates" is 20 points.
Using “intoxicates” in writing
"intoxicates" (in · to · xi · ca · 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, “intoxicates” is worth 20 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 “intoxicates”
The letters in “intoxicates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: excitations.