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How many syllables in “originators”?

5

syllables in "originators"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · ri · gi · na · tors

Letters

11

o · r · i · g · i · n · a · t · o · r · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
r1
i1
g2
i1
n1
a1
t1
o1
r1
s1

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About the word “originators

The word originators contains 5 syllables, divided as o · ri · gi · na · tors. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "originators" have?

"originators" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "originators" into syllables?

"originators" is divided into syllables as: o · ri · gi · na · tors.

What is the Scrabble score for "originators"?

The Scrabble score for "originators" is 12 points.

Using “originators” in writing

"originators" (o · ri · gi · na · tors) 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, originators is worth 12 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.

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