How many syllables in “lemniscate”?
syllables in "lemniscate"
Word details
Syllables
3
lemn · isca · te
Letters
10
l · e · m · n · i · s · c · a · t · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “lemniscate”
The word “lemniscate” contains 3 syllables, divided as lemn · isca · te. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lemniscate" have?
"lemniscate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lemniscate" into syllables?
"lemniscate" is divided into syllables as: lemn · isca · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "lemniscate"?
The Scrabble score for "lemniscate" is 14 points.
Using “lemniscate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lemniscate" (lemn · isca · te) 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, “lemniscate” 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.
Anagrams of “lemniscate”
The letters in “lemniscate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: centesimal.