How many syllables in “climate”?
syllables in "climate"
Word details
Syllables
2
clim · ate
Letters
7
c · l · i · m · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “climate”
The word “climate” contains 2 syllables, divided as clim · ate. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "climate" have?
"climate" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "climate" into syllables?
"climate" is divided into syllables as: clim · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "climate"?
The Scrabble score for "climate" is 11 points.
Using “climate” in writing
Two-syllable words like "climate" (clim · ate) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “climate” is worth 11 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 “climate”
The letters in “climate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: metical.