How many syllables in “elegise”?
syllables in "elegise"
Word details
Syllables
3
ele · gis · e
Letters
7
e · l · e · g · i · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “elegise”
The word “elegise” contains 3 syllables, divided as ele · gis · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "elegise" have?
"elegise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "elegise" into syllables?
"elegise" is divided into syllables as: ele · gis · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "elegise"?
The Scrabble score for "elegise" is 8 points.
Using “elegise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "elegise" (ele · gis · e) 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, “elegise” is worth 8 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 “elegise”
The letters in “elegise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: elegies.