How many syllables in “recapitulate”?
syllables in "recapitulate"
Word details
Syllables
5
rec · api · tul · ate
Letters
12
r · e · c · a · p · i · t · u · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “recapitulate”
The word “recapitulate” contains 5 syllables, divided as rec · api · tul · ate. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "recapitulate" have?
"recapitulate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recapitulate" into syllables?
"recapitulate" is divided into syllables as: rec · api · tul · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "recapitulate"?
The Scrabble score for "recapitulate" is 16 points.
Using “recapitulate” in writing
"recapitulate" (rec · api · tul · ate) 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, “recapitulate” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.