How many syllables in “precipitate”?
syllables in "precipitate"
Word details
Syllables
4
pre · cip · ita · te
Letters
11
p · r · e · c · i · p · i · t · a · t · e
Scrabble
17
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About the word “precipitate”
The word “precipitate” contains 4 syllables, divided as pre · cip · ita · te. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "precipitate" have?
"precipitate" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "precipitate" into syllables?
"precipitate" is divided into syllables as: pre · cip · ita · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "precipitate"?
The Scrabble score for "precipitate" is 17 points.
Using “precipitate” in writing
Four-syllable words like "precipitate" (pre · cip · ita · te) 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, “precipitate” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “precipitate”
The letters in “precipitate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: peripatetic.