How many syllables in “obturates”?
syllables in "obturates"
Word details
Syllables
4
ob · tu · ra · tes
Letters
9
o · b · t · u · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
11
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About the word “obturates”
The word “obturates” contains 4 syllables, divided as ob · tu · ra · tes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obturates" have?
"obturates" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "obturates" into syllables?
"obturates" is divided into syllables as: ob · tu · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "obturates"?
The Scrabble score for "obturates" is 11 points.
Using “obturates” in writing
Four-syllable words like "obturates" (ob · tu · ra · tes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “obturates” is worth 11 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 “obturates”
The letters in “obturates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tabourets.