How many syllables in “verbatim”?
syllables in "verbatim"
Word details
Syllables
3
ver · ba · tim
Letters
8
v · e · r · b · a · t · i · m
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “verbatim”
The word “verbatim” contains 3 syllables, divided as ver · ba · tim. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "verbatim" have?
"verbatim" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "verbatim" into syllables?
"verbatim" is divided into syllables as: ver · ba · tim.
What is the Scrabble score for "verbatim"?
The Scrabble score for "verbatim" is 15 points.
Using “verbatim” in writing
Three-syllable words like "verbatim" (ver · ba · tim) 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, “verbatim” 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 “verbatim”
The letters in “verbatim” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ambivert.