How many syllables in “nitrates”?
syllables in "nitrates"
Word details
Syllables
3
ni · tra · tes
Letters
8
n · i · t · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “nitrates”
The word “nitrates” contains 3 syllables, divided as ni · tra · tes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nitrates" have?
"nitrates" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nitrates" into syllables?
"nitrates" is divided into syllables as: ni · tra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "nitrates"?
The Scrabble score for "nitrates" is 8 points.
Using “nitrates” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nitrates" (ni · tra · tes) 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, “nitrates” is worth 8 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 “nitrates”
The letters in “nitrates” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: intreats, straiten, tertians.