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