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How many syllables in “stimulatory”?

5

syllables in "stimulatory"

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Word details

Syllables

5

sti · mu · la · to · ry

Letters

11

s · t · i · m · u · l · a · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
t1
i1
m3
u1
l1
a1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “stimulatory

The word stimulatory contains 5 syllables, divided as sti · mu · la · to · ry. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "stimulatory" have?

"stimulatory" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "stimulatory" into syllables?

"stimulatory" is divided into syllables as: sti · mu · la · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "stimulatory"?

The Scrabble score for "stimulatory" is 16 points.

Using “stimulatory” in writing

"stimulatory" (sti · mu · 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, stimulatory 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.

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