How many syllables in “maquiladoras”?
syllables in "maquiladoras"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · qui · la · do · ras
Letters
12
m · a · q · u · i · l · a · d · o · r · a · s
Scrabble
24
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About the word “maquiladoras”
The word “maquiladoras” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · qui · la · do · ras. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maquiladoras" have?
"maquiladoras" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maquiladoras" into syllables?
"maquiladoras" is divided into syllables as: ma · qui · la · do · ras.
What is the Scrabble score for "maquiladoras"?
The Scrabble score for "maquiladoras" is 24 points.
Using “maquiladoras” in writing
"maquiladoras" (ma · qui · la · do · ras) 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, “maquiladoras” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.