How many syllables in “anointed”?
syllables in "anointed"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · noin · ted
Letters
8
a · n · o · i · n · t · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “anointed”
The word “anointed” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · noin · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "anointed" have?
"anointed" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "anointed" into syllables?
"anointed" is divided into syllables as: a · noin · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "anointed"?
The Scrabble score for "anointed" is 9 points.
Using “anointed” in writing
Three-syllable words like "anointed" (a · noin · ted) 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, “anointed” 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 “anointed”
The letters in “anointed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antinode.