How many syllables in “distribute”?
syllables in "distribute"
Word details
Syllables
3
dist · ribu · te
Letters
10
d · i · s · t · r · i · b · u · t · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “distribute”
The word “distribute” contains 3 syllables, divided as dist · ribu · te. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "distribute" have?
"distribute" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "distribute" into syllables?
"distribute" is divided into syllables as: dist · ribu · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "distribute"?
The Scrabble score for "distribute" is 13 points.
Using “distribute” in writing
Three-syllable words like "distribute" (dist · ribu · 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, “distribute” is worth 13 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 “distribute”
The letters in “distribute” can be rearranged to spell one other word: turbidites.