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How many syllables in “vermiculated”?

5

syllables in "vermiculated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ver · mi · cu · la · ted

Letters

12

v · e · r · m · i · c · u · l · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

v4
e1
r1
m3
i1
c3
u1
l1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “vermiculated

The word vermiculated contains 5 syllables, divided as ver · mi · cu · la · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "vermiculated" have?

"vermiculated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "vermiculated" into syllables?

"vermiculated" is divided into syllables as: ver · mi · cu · la · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "vermiculated"?

The Scrabble score for "vermiculated" is 20 points.

Using “vermiculated” in writing

"vermiculated" (ver · mi · cu · la · ted) 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, vermiculated is worth 20 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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