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How many syllables in “manipulator”?

5

syllables in "manipulator"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ma · ni · pu · la · tor

Letters

11

m · a · n · i · p · u · l · a · t · o · r

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
n1
i1
p3
u1
l1
a1
t1
o1
r1

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About the word “manipulator

The word manipulator contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · ni · pu · la · tor. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "manipulator" have?

"manipulator" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "manipulator" into syllables?

"manipulator" is divided into syllables as: ma · ni · pu · la · tor.

What is the Scrabble score for "manipulator"?

The Scrabble score for "manipulator" is 15 points.

Using “manipulator” in writing

"manipulator" (ma · ni · pu · la · tor) 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, manipulator is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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