How many syllables in “vacate”?
syllables in "vacate"
Word details
Syllables
2
vac · ate
Letters
6
v · a · c · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “vacate”
The word “vacate” contains 2 syllables, divided as vac · ate. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vacate" have?
"vacate" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "vacate" into syllables?
"vacate" is divided into syllables as: vac · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "vacate"?
The Scrabble score for "vacate" is 11 points.
Using “vacate” in writing
Two-syllable words like "vacate" (vac · ate) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “vacate” 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 “vacate”
The letters in “vacate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: caveat.