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How many syllables in “alternate”?

3

syllables in "alternate"

alternate
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Word details

Syllables

3

alt · ern · ate

Letters

9

a · l · t · e · r · n · a · t · e

Scrabble

9

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

a1
l1
t1
e1
r1
n1
a1
t1
e1

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About the word “alternate

The word alternate contains 3 syllables, divided as alt · ern · ate. It has 9 letters.

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How many syllables does "alternate" have?

"alternate" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "alternate" into syllables?

"alternate" is divided into syllables as: alt · ern · ate.

What is the Scrabble score for "alternate"?

The Scrabble score for "alternate" is 9 points.