How many syllables in “elated”?
syllables in "elated"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · la · ted
Letters
6
e · l · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “elated”
The word “elated” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · la · ted. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "elated" have?
"elated" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "elated" into syllables?
"elated" is divided into syllables as: e · la · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "elated"?
The Scrabble score for "elated" is 7 points.
Using “elated” in writing
Three-syllable words like "elated" (e · la · ted) 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, “elated” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “elated”
The letters in “elated” can be rearranged to spell one other word: delate.