How many syllables in “litotes”?
syllables in "litotes"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · to · tes
Letters
7
l · i · t · o · t · e · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “litotes”
The word “litotes” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · to · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "litotes" have?
"litotes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "litotes" into syllables?
"litotes" is divided into syllables as: li · to · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "litotes"?
The Scrabble score for "litotes" is 7 points.
Using “litotes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "litotes" (li · to · tes) 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, “litotes” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “litotes”
The letters in “litotes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: toilets.