How many syllables in “legislatures”?
syllables in "legislatures"
Word details
Syllables
5
le · gi · sla · tu · res
Letters
12
l · e · g · i · s · l · a · t · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “legislatures”
The word “legislatures” contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gi · sla · tu · res. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legislatures" have?
"legislatures" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "legislatures" into syllables?
"legislatures" is divided into syllables as: le · gi · sla · tu · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "legislatures"?
The Scrabble score for "legislatures" is 13 points.
Using “legislatures” in writing
"legislatures" (le · gi · sla · tu · res) 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, “legislatures” is worth 13 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.