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How many syllables in “subordinates”?

5

syllables in "subordinates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

su · bor · di · na · tes

Letters

12

s · u · b · o · r · d · i · n · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
b3
o1
r1
d2
i1
n1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “subordinates

The word subordinates contains 5 syllables, divided as su · bor · di · na · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "subordinates" have?

"subordinates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "subordinates" into syllables?

"subordinates" is divided into syllables as: su · bor · di · na · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "subordinates"?

The Scrabble score for "subordinates" is 15 points.

Using “subordinates” in writing

"subordinates" (su · bor · di · na · 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, subordinates is worth 15 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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