How many syllables in “altitude”?
syllables in "altitude"
Word details
Syllables
3
alt · itu · de
Letters
8
a · l · t · i · t · u · d · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “altitude”
The word “altitude” contains 3 syllables, divided as alt · itu · de. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "altitude" have?
"altitude" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "altitude" into syllables?
"altitude" is divided into syllables as: alt · itu · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "altitude"?
The Scrabble score for "altitude" is 9 points.
Using “altitude” in writing
Three-syllable words like "altitude" (alt · itu · de) 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, “altitude” is worth 9 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 “altitude”
The letters in “altitude” can be rearranged to spell one other word: latitude.