How many syllables in “latitude”?
syllables in "latitude"
Word details
Syllables
3
lat · itu · de
Letters
8
l · a · t · i · t · u · d · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “latitude”
The word “latitude” contains 3 syllables, divided as lat · itu · de. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "latitude" have?
"latitude" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "latitude" into syllables?
"latitude" is divided into syllables as: lat · itu · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "latitude"?
The Scrabble score for "latitude" is 9 points.
Using “latitude” in writing
Three-syllable words like "latitude" (lat · itu · de) 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, “latitude” 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 “latitude”
The letters in “latitude” can be rearranged to spell one other word: altitude.