How many syllables in “apparent”?
syllables in "apparent"
Word details
Syllables
3
ap · pa · rent
Letters
8
a · p · p · a · r · e · n · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “apparent”
The word “apparent” contains 3 syllables, divided as ap · pa · rent. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "apparent" have?
"apparent" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "apparent" into syllables?
"apparent" is divided into syllables as: ap · pa · rent.
What is the Scrabble score for "apparent"?
The Scrabble score for "apparent" is 12 points.
Using “apparent” in writing
Three-syllable words like "apparent" (ap · pa · rent) 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, “apparent” is worth 12 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 “apparent”
The letters in “apparent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trappean.