How many syllables in “regulatory”?
syllables in "regulatory"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · gu · la · to · ry
Letters
10
r · e · g · u · l · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “regulatory”
The word “regulatory” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · gu · la · to · ry. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "regulatory" have?
"regulatory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "regulatory" into syllables?
"regulatory" is divided into syllables as: re · gu · la · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "regulatory"?
The Scrabble score for "regulatory" is 14 points.
Using “regulatory” in writing
"regulatory" (re · gu · la · to · ry) 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, “regulatory” is worth 14 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.