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How many syllables in “legitimator”?

5

syllables in "legitimator"

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Word details

Syllables

5

le · gi · ti · ma · tor

Letters

11

l · e · g · i · t · i · m · a · t · o · r

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
e1
g2
i1
t1
i1
m3
a1
t1
o1
r1

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About the word “legitimator

The word legitimator contains 5 syllables, divided as le · gi · ti · ma · tor. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "legitimator" have?

"legitimator" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "legitimator" into syllables?

"legitimator" is divided into syllables as: le · gi · ti · ma · tor.

What is the Scrabble score for "legitimator"?

The Scrabble score for "legitimator" is 14 points.

Using “legitimator” in writing

"legitimator" (le · gi · ti · ma · tor) 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, legitimator 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.

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