How many syllables in “syndicate”?
syllables in "syndicate"
Word details
Syllables
3
syn · dic · ate
Letters
9
s · y · n · d · i · c · a · t · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “syndicate”
The word “syndicate” contains 3 syllables, divided as syn · dic · ate. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "syndicate" have?
"syndicate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "syndicate" into syllables?
"syndicate" is divided into syllables as: syn · dic · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "syndicate"?
The Scrabble score for "syndicate" is 15 points.
Using “syndicate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "syndicate" (syn · dic · 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, “syndicate” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “syndicate”
The letters in “syndicate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: asyndetic.