How many syllables in “migrate”?
syllables in "migrate"
Word details
Syllables
2
migr · ate
Letters
7
m · i · g · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “migrate”
The word “migrate” contains 2 syllables, divided as migr · ate. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "migrate" have?
"migrate" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "migrate" into syllables?
"migrate" is divided into syllables as: migr · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "migrate"?
The Scrabble score for "migrate" is 10 points.
Using “migrate” in writing
Two-syllable words like "migrate" (migr · ate) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “migrate” 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 “migrate”
The letters in “migrate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ragtime.