How many syllables in “legislatorial”?
syllables in "legislatorial"
Word details
Syllables
5
le · gi · sla · to · rial
Letters
13
l · e · g · i · s · l · a · t · o · r · i · a · l
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “legislatorial”
The word “legislatorial” contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gi · sla · to · rial. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legislatorial" have?
"legislatorial" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legislatorial" into syllables?
"legislatorial" is divided into syllables as: le · gi · sla · to · rial.
What is the Scrabble score for "legislatorial"?
The Scrabble score for "legislatorial" is 14 points.
Using “legislatorial” in writing
"legislatorial" (le · gi · sla · to · rial) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “legislatorial” is worth 14 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.