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