How many syllables in “matriculates”?
syllables in "matriculates"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · tri · cu · la · tes
Letters
12
m · a · t · r · i · c · u · l · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “matriculates”
The word “matriculates” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · tri · cu · la · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "matriculates" have?
"matriculates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "matriculates" into syllables?
"matriculates" is divided into syllables as: ma · tri · cu · la · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "matriculates"?
The Scrabble score for "matriculates" is 16 points.
Using “matriculates” in writing
"matriculates" (ma · tri · cu · la · 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, “matriculates” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.