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How many syllables in “modulatory”?

5

syllables in "modulatory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mo · du · la · to · ry

Letters

10

m · o · d · u · l · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
d2
u1
l1
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “modulatory

The word modulatory contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · du · la · to · ry. It has 10 letters.

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How many syllables does "modulatory" have?

"modulatory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "modulatory" into syllables?

"modulatory" is divided into syllables as: mo · du · la · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "modulatory"?

The Scrabble score for "modulatory" is 16 points.

Using “modulatory” in writing

"modulatory" (mo · du · la · to · ry) 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, modulatory 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.

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