How many syllables in “aliterates”?
syllables in "aliterates"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · li · te · ra · tes
Letters
10
a · l · i · t · e · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “aliterates”
The word “aliterates” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · li · te · ra · tes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aliterates" have?
"aliterates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "aliterates" into syllables?
"aliterates" is divided into syllables as: a · li · te · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "aliterates"?
The Scrabble score for "aliterates" is 10 points.
Using “aliterates” in writing
"aliterates" (a · li · te · ra · 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, “aliterates” is worth 10 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 “aliterates”
The letters in “aliterates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: retaliates.