How many syllables in “saturate”?
syllables in "saturate"
Word details
Syllables
3
sat · ura · te
Letters
8
s · a · t · u · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “saturate”
The word “saturate” contains 3 syllables, divided as sat · ura · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "saturate" have?
"saturate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "saturate" into syllables?
"saturate" is divided into syllables as: sat · ura · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "saturate"?
The Scrabble score for "saturate" is 8 points.
Using “saturate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "saturate" (sat · ura · 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, “saturate” is worth 8 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 “saturate”
The letters in “saturate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tuateras.