How many syllables in “limbate”?
syllables in "limbate"
Word details
Syllables
2
limb · ate
Letters
7
l · i · m · b · a · t · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “limbate”
The word “limbate” contains 2 syllables, divided as limb · ate. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "limbate" have?
"limbate" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "limbate" into syllables?
"limbate" is divided into syllables as: limb · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "limbate"?
The Scrabble score for "limbate" is 11 points.
Using “limbate” in writing
Two-syllable words like "limbate" (limb · ate) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “limbate” 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 “limbate”
The letters in “limbate” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bimetal, timbale.