How many syllables in “capitate”?
syllables in "capitate"
Word details
Syllables
3
cap · ita · te
Letters
8
c · a · p · i · t · a · t · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “capitate”
The word “capitate” contains 3 syllables, divided as cap · ita · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "capitate" have?
"capitate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "capitate" into syllables?
"capitate" is divided into syllables as: cap · ita · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "capitate"?
The Scrabble score for "capitate" is 12 points.
Using “capitate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "capitate" (cap · ita · te) 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, “capitate” is worth 12 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 “capitate”
The letters in “capitate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: apatetic.