How many syllables in “idolater”?
syllables in "idolater"
Word details
Syllables
4
i · do · la · ter
Letters
8
i · d · o · l · a · t · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “idolater”
The word “idolater” contains 4 syllables, divided as i · do · la · ter. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "idolater" have?
"idolater" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "idolater" into syllables?
"idolater" is divided into syllables as: i · do · la · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "idolater"?
The Scrabble score for "idolater" is 9 points.
Using “idolater” in writing
Four-syllable words like "idolater" (i · do · la · ter) 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, “idolater” 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 “idolater”
The letters in “idolater” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tailored.