How many syllables in “legerdemain”?
syllables in "legerdemain"
Word details
Syllables
4
le · ger · de · main
Letters
11
l · e · g · e · r · d · e · m · a · i · n
Scrabble
15
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About the word “legerdemain”
The word “legerdemain” contains 4 syllables, divided as le · ger · de · main. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legerdemain" have?
"legerdemain" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "legerdemain" into syllables?
"legerdemain" is divided into syllables as: le · ger · de · main.
What is the Scrabble score for "legerdemain"?
The Scrabble score for "legerdemain" is 15 points.
Using “legerdemain” in writing
Four-syllable words like "legerdemain" (le · ger · de · main) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “legerdemain” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “legerdemain”
The letters in “legerdemain” can be rearranged to spell one other word: greenmailed.