How many syllables in “ordinate”?
syllables in "ordinate"
Word details
Syllables
3
ord · ina · te
Letters
8
o · r · d · i · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ordinate”
The word “ordinate” contains 3 syllables, divided as ord · ina · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ordinate" have?
"ordinate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ordinate" into syllables?
"ordinate" is divided into syllables as: ord · ina · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "ordinate"?
The Scrabble score for "ordinate" is 9 points.
Using “ordinate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ordinate" (ord · ina · 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, “ordinate” 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 “ordinate”
The letters in “ordinate” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: arointed, rationed.