How many syllables in “lycanthrope”?
syllables in "lycanthrope"
Word details
Syllables
3
lyca · nthr · ope
Letters
11
l · y · c · a · n · t · h · r · o · p · e
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “lycanthrope”
The word “lycanthrope” contains 3 syllables, divided as lyca · nthr · ope. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lycanthrope" have?
"lycanthrope" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lycanthrope" into syllables?
"lycanthrope" is divided into syllables as: lyca · nthr · ope.
What is the Scrabble score for "lycanthrope"?
The Scrabble score for "lycanthrope" is 21 points.
Using “lycanthrope” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lycanthrope" (lyca · nthr · ope) 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, “lycanthrope” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “lycanthrope”
The letters in “lycanthrope” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hypocentral.