How many syllables in “underrate”?
syllables in "underrate"
Word details
Syllables
3
und · err · ate
Letters
9
u · n · d · e · r · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “underrate”
The word “underrate” contains 3 syllables, divided as und · err · ate. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "underrate" have?
"underrate" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "underrate" into syllables?
"underrate" is divided into syllables as: und · err · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "underrate"?
The Scrabble score for "underrate" is 10 points.
Using “underrate” in writing
Three-syllable words like "underrate" (und · err · 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, “underrate” is worth 10 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 “underrate”
The letters in “underrate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: renatured.