How many syllables in “retaliate”?
syllables in "retaliate"
Word details
Syllables
3
ret · ali · ate
Letters
9
r · e · t · a · l · i · a · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “retaliate”
The word “retaliate” contains 3 syllables, divided as ret · ali · ate. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retaliate" have?
"retaliate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retaliate" into syllables?
"retaliate" is divided into syllables as: ret · ali · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "retaliate"?
The Scrabble score for "retaliate" is 9 points.
Using “retaliate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retaliate" (ret · ali · ate) 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, “retaliate” 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 “retaliate”
The letters in “retaliate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: aliterate.