How many syllables in “betokens”?
syllables in "betokens"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · to · kens
Letters
8
b · e · t · o · k · e · n · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “betokens”
The word “betokens” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · to · kens. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "betokens" have?
"betokens" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "betokens" into syllables?
"betokens" is divided into syllables as: be · to · kens.
What is the Scrabble score for "betokens"?
The Scrabble score for "betokens" is 14 points.
Using “betokens” in writing
Three-syllable words like "betokens" (be · to · kens) 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, “betokens” is worth 14 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 “betokens”
The letters in “betokens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: steenbok.