How many syllables in “limited”?
syllables in "limited"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · mi · ted
Letters
7
l · i · m · i · t · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “limited”
The word “limited” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · mi · ted. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "limited" have?
"limited" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "limited" into syllables?
"limited" is divided into syllables as: li · mi · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "limited"?
The Scrabble score for "limited" is 10 points.
Using “limited” in writing
Three-syllable words like "limited" (li · mi · ted) 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, “limited” is worth 10 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 “limited”
The letters in “limited” can be rearranged to spell one other word: delimit.