How many syllables in “magistrate”?
syllables in "magistrate"
Word details
Syllables
3
magi · stra · te
Letters
10
m · a · g · i · s · t · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “magistrate”
The word “magistrate” contains 3 syllables, divided as magi · stra · te. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "magistrate" have?
"magistrate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "magistrate" into syllables?
"magistrate" is divided into syllables as: magi · stra · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "magistrate"?
The Scrabble score for "magistrate" is 13 points.
Using “magistrate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "magistrate" (magi · stra · te) 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, “magistrate” is worth 13 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 “magistrate”
The letters in “magistrate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sterigmata.