How many syllables in “opiates”?
syllables in "opiates"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · pia · tes
Letters
7
o · p · i · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “opiates”
The word “opiates” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · pia · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "opiates" have?
"opiates" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "opiates" into syllables?
"opiates" is divided into syllables as: o · pia · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "opiates"?
The Scrabble score for "opiates" is 9 points.
Using “opiates” in writing
Three-syllable words like "opiates" (o · pia · 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, “opiates” is worth 9 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 “opiates”
The letters in “opiates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: atopies.