How many syllables in “platelike”?
syllables in "platelike"
Word details
Syllables
3
pla · tel · ike
Letters
9
p · l · a · t · e · l · i · k · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “platelike”
The word “platelike” contains 3 syllables, divided as pla · tel · ike. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "platelike" have?
"platelike" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "platelike" into syllables?
"platelike" is divided into syllables as: pla · tel · ike.
What is the Scrabble score for "platelike"?
The Scrabble score for "platelike" is 15 points.
Using “platelike” in writing
Three-syllable words like "platelike" (pla · tel · ike) 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, “platelike” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “platelike”
The letters in “platelike” can be rearranged to spell one other word: petallike.