How many syllables in “edentate”?
syllables in "edentate"
Word details
Syllables
3
ede · nta · te
Letters
8
e · d · e · n · t · a · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “edentate”
The word “edentate” contains 3 syllables, divided as ede · nta · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edentate" have?
"edentate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "edentate" into syllables?
"edentate" is divided into syllables as: ede · nta · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "edentate"?
The Scrabble score for "edentate" is 9 points.
Using “edentate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "edentate" (ede · nta · 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, “edentate” 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 “edentate”
The letters in “edentate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: attendee.