How many syllables in “turbinate”?
syllables in "turbinate"
Word details
Syllables
3
tur · bin · ate
Letters
9
t · u · r · b · i · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “turbinate”
The word “turbinate” contains 3 syllables, divided as tur · bin · ate. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "turbinate" have?
"turbinate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "turbinate" into syllables?
"turbinate" is divided into syllables as: tur · bin · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "turbinate"?
The Scrabble score for "turbinate" is 11 points.
Using “turbinate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "turbinate" (tur · bin · ate) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “turbinate” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “turbinate”
The letters in “turbinate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tribunate.