How many syllables in “mutilate”?
syllables in "mutilate"
Word details
Syllables
3
mut · ila · te
Letters
8
m · u · t · i · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “mutilate”
The word “mutilate” contains 3 syllables, divided as mut · ila · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mutilate" have?
"mutilate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mutilate" into syllables?
"mutilate" is divided into syllables as: mut · ila · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "mutilate"?
The Scrabble score for "mutilate" is 10 points.
Using “mutilate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mutilate" (mut · ila · 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, “mutilate” 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 “mutilate”
The letters in “mutilate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ultimate.