How many syllables in “liberal”?
syllables in "liberal"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · be · ral
Letters
7
l · i · b · e · r · a · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “liberal”
The word “liberal” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · be · ral. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "liberal" have?
"liberal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "liberal" into syllables?
"liberal" is divided into syllables as: li · be · ral.
What is the Scrabble score for "liberal"?
The Scrabble score for "liberal" is 9 points.
Using “liberal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "liberal" (li · be · ral) 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, “liberal” is worth 9 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 “liberal”
The letters in “liberal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: braille.