How many syllables in “macerates”?
syllables in "macerates"
Word details
Syllables
4
ma · ce · ra · tes
Letters
9
m · a · c · e · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
13
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About the word “macerates”
The word “macerates” contains 4 syllables, divided as ma · ce · ra · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "macerates" have?
"macerates" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "macerates" into syllables?
"macerates" is divided into syllables as: ma · ce · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "macerates"?
The Scrabble score for "macerates" is 13 points.
Using “macerates” in writing
Four-syllable words like "macerates" (ma · ce · ra · tes) 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, “macerates” 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.
Anagrams of “macerates”
The letters in “macerates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: racemates.