How many syllables in “ratites”?
syllables in "ratites"
Word details
Syllables
3
ra · ti · tes
Letters
7
r · a · t · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “ratites”
The word “ratites” contains 3 syllables, divided as ra · ti · tes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ratites" have?
"ratites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ratites" into syllables?
"ratites" is divided into syllables as: ra · ti · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ratites"?
The Scrabble score for "ratites" is 7 points.
Using “ratites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ratites" (ra · ti · 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, “ratites” is worth 7 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 “ratites”
The letters in “ratites” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: artiest, artiste, attires, iratest, striate, tastier.