How many syllables in “obnubilated”?
syllables in "obnubilated"
Word details
Syllables
5
ob · nu · bi · la · ted
Letters
11
o · b · n · u · b · i · l · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
16
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About the word “obnubilated”
The word “obnubilated” contains 5 syllables, divided as ob · nu · bi · la · ted. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "obnubilated" have?
"obnubilated" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "obnubilated" into syllables?
"obnubilated" is divided into syllables as: ob · nu · bi · la · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "obnubilated"?
The Scrabble score for "obnubilated" is 16 points.
Using “obnubilated” in writing
"obnubilated" (ob · nu · bi · la · ted) 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, “obnubilated” 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.