How many syllables in “adherents”?
syllables in "adherents"
Word details
Syllables
3
ad · he · rents
Letters
9
a · d · h · e · r · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “adherents”
The word “adherents” contains 3 syllables, divided as ad · he · rents. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adherents" have?
"adherents" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adherents" into syllables?
"adherents" is divided into syllables as: ad · he · rents.
What is the Scrabble score for "adherents"?
The Scrabble score for "adherents" is 13 points.
Using “adherents” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adherents" (ad · he · rents) 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, “adherents” is worth 13 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 “adherents”
The letters in “adherents” can be rearranged to spell one other word: neatherds.