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