How many syllables in “precipitates”?
syllables in "precipitates"
Word details
Syllables
5
pre · ci · pi · ta · tes
Letters
12
p · r · e · c · i · p · i · t · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “precipitates”
The word “precipitates” contains 5 syllables, divided as pre · ci · pi · ta · tes. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "precipitates" have?
"precipitates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "precipitates" into syllables?
"precipitates" is divided into syllables as: pre · ci · pi · ta · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "precipitates"?
The Scrabble score for "precipitates" is 18 points.
Using “precipitates” in writing
"precipitates" (pre · ci · pi · ta · tes) 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, “precipitates” is worth 18 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 “precipitates”
The letters in “precipitates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: peripatetics.