How many syllables in “orates”?
syllables in "orates"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ra · tes
Letters
6
o · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “orates”
The word “orates” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ra · tes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "orates" have?
"orates" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "orates" into syllables?
"orates" is divided into syllables as: o · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "orates"?
The Scrabble score for "orates" is 6 points.
Using “orates” in writing
Three-syllable words like "orates" (o · ra · 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, “orates” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “orates”
The letters in “orates” can be rearranged to spell one other word: oaters.