How many syllables in “lemurine”?
syllables in "lemurine"
Word details
Syllables
3
lem · uri · ne
Letters
8
l · e · m · u · r · i · n · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “lemurine”
The word “lemurine” contains 3 syllables, divided as lem · uri · ne. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lemurine" have?
"lemurine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lemurine" into syllables?
"lemurine" is divided into syllables as: lem · uri · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "lemurine"?
The Scrabble score for "lemurine" is 10 points.
Using “lemurine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lemurine" (lem · uri · ne) 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, “lemurine” is worth 10 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 “lemurine”
The letters in “lemurine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: relumine.