How many syllables in “macerated”?
syllables in "macerated"
Word details
Syllables
4
ma · ce · ra · ted
Letters
9
m · a · c · e · r · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “macerated”
The word “macerated” contains 4 syllables, divided as ma · ce · ra · ted. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "macerated" have?
"macerated" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "macerated" into syllables?
"macerated" is divided into syllables as: ma · ce · ra · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "macerated"?
The Scrabble score for "macerated" is 14 points.
Using “macerated” in writing
Four-syllable words like "macerated" (ma · ce · ra · ted) 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, “macerated” is worth 14 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 “macerated”
The letters in “macerated” can be rearranged to spell one other word: demarcate.