How many syllables in “considerate”?
syllables in "considerate"
Word details
Syllables
4
con · sid · era · te
Letters
11
c · o · n · s · i · d · e · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “considerate”
The word “considerate” contains 4 syllables, divided as con · sid · era · te. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "considerate" have?
"considerate" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "considerate" into syllables?
"considerate" is divided into syllables as: con · sid · era · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "considerate"?
The Scrabble score for "considerate" is 14 points.
Using “considerate” in writing
Four-syllable words like "considerate" (con · sid · era · te) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “considerate” is worth 14 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 “considerate”
The letters in “considerate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: desecration.