How many syllables in “legatine”?
syllables in "legatine"
Word details
Syllables
3
leg · ati · ne
Letters
8
l · e · g · a · t · i · n · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “legatine”
The word “legatine” contains 3 syllables, divided as leg · ati · ne. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legatine" have?
"legatine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "legatine" into syllables?
"legatine" is divided into syllables as: leg · ati · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "legatine"?
The Scrabble score for "legatine" is 9 points.
Using “legatine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "legatine" (leg · ati · ne) 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, “legatine” 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 “legatine”
The letters in “legatine” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: galenite, gelatine.