How many syllables in “lacunate”?
syllables in "lacunate"
Word details
Syllables
3
lac · una · te
Letters
8
l · a · c · u · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “lacunate”
The word “lacunate” contains 3 syllables, divided as lac · una · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lacunate" have?
"lacunate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lacunate" into syllables?
"lacunate" is divided into syllables as: lac · una · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "lacunate"?
The Scrabble score for "lacunate" is 10 points.
Using “lacunate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lacunate" (lac · una · 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, “lacunate” is worth 10 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 “lacunate”
The letters in “lacunate” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: canulate, tenacula.