How many syllables in “relegate”?
syllables in "relegate"
Word details
Syllables
3
rel · ega · te
Letters
8
r · e · l · e · g · a · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “relegate”
The word “relegate” contains 3 syllables, divided as rel · ega · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "relegate" have?
"relegate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "relegate" into syllables?
"relegate" is divided into syllables as: rel · ega · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "relegate"?
The Scrabble score for "relegate" is 9 points.
Using “relegate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "relegate" (rel · ega · 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, “relegate” 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 “relegate”
The letters in “relegate” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eglatere, regelate.