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