How many syllables in “relegated”?
syllables in "relegated"
Word details
Syllables
4
re · le · ga · ted
Letters
9
r · e · l · e · g · a · t · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “relegated”
The word “relegated” contains 4 syllables, divided as re · le · ga · ted. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "relegated" have?
"relegated" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "relegated" into syllables?
"relegated" is divided into syllables as: re · le · ga · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "relegated"?
The Scrabble score for "relegated" is 11 points.
Using “relegated” in writing
Four-syllable words like "relegated" (re · le · ga · ted) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “relegated” is worth 11 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 “relegated”
The letters in “relegated” can be rearranged to spell one other word: regelated.