How many syllables in “obturate”?
syllables in "obturate"
Word details
Syllables
3
obt · ura · te
Letters
8
o · b · t · u · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “obturate”
The word “obturate” contains 3 syllables, divided as obt · ura · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obturate" have?
"obturate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "obturate" into syllables?
"obturate" is divided into syllables as: obt · ura · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "obturate"?
The Scrabble score for "obturate" is 10 points.
Using “obturate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "obturate" (obt · ura · te) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “obturate” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “obturate”
The letters in “obturate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tabouret.