How many syllables in “limestone”?
syllables in "limestone"
Word details
Syllables
3
lim · est · one
Letters
9
l · i · m · e · s · t · o · n · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “limestone”
The word “limestone” contains 3 syllables, divided as lim · est · one. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "limestone" have?
"limestone" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "limestone" into syllables?
"limestone" is divided into syllables as: lim · est · one.
What is the Scrabble score for "limestone"?
The Scrabble score for "limestone" is 11 points.
Using “limestone” in writing
Three-syllable words like "limestone" (lim · est · one) 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, “limestone” 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 “limestone”
The letters in “limestone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: milestone.