How many syllables in “obfuscatory”?
syllables in "obfuscatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
ob · fu · sca · to · ry
Letters
11
o · b · f · u · s · c · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
21
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About the word “obfuscatory”
The word “obfuscatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as ob · fu · sca · to · ry. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "obfuscatory" have?
"obfuscatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "obfuscatory" into syllables?
"obfuscatory" is divided into syllables as: ob · fu · sca · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "obfuscatory"?
The Scrabble score for "obfuscatory" is 21 points.
Using “obfuscatory” in writing
"obfuscatory" (ob · fu · sca · 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, “obfuscatory” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.