How many syllables in “longitudes”?
syllables in "longitudes"
Word details
Syllables
4
lon · gi · tu · des
Letters
10
l · o · n · g · i · t · u · d · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “longitudes”
The word “longitudes” contains 4 syllables, divided as lon · gi · tu · des. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "longitudes" have?
"longitudes" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "longitudes" into syllables?
"longitudes" is divided into syllables as: lon · gi · tu · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "longitudes"?
The Scrabble score for "longitudes" is 12 points.
Using “longitudes” in writing
Four-syllable words like "longitudes" (lon · gi · tu · des) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “longitudes” is worth 12 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 “longitudes”
The letters in “longitudes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ungodliest.