How many syllables in “lepidote”?
syllables in "lepidote"
Word details
Syllables
3
lep · ido · te
Letters
8
l · e · p · i · d · o · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “lepidote”
The word “lepidote” contains 3 syllables, divided as lep · ido · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lepidote" have?
"lepidote" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lepidote" into syllables?
"lepidote" is divided into syllables as: lep · ido · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "lepidote"?
The Scrabble score for "lepidote" is 11 points.
Using “lepidote” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lepidote" (lep · ido · 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, “lepidote” is worth 11 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 “lepidote”
The letters in “lepidote” can be rearranged to spell one other word: petioled.