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How many syllables in “recalibrated”?

5

syllables in "recalibrated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · ca · li · bra · ted

Letters

12

r · e · c · a · l · i · b · r · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
c3
a1
l1
i1
b3
r1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “recalibrated

The word recalibrated contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ca · li · bra · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "recalibrated" have?

"recalibrated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "recalibrated" into syllables?

"recalibrated" is divided into syllables as: re · ca · li · bra · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "recalibrated"?

The Scrabble score for "recalibrated" is 17 points.

Using “recalibrated” in writing

"recalibrated" (re · ca · li · bra · ted) 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, recalibrated 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.

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