How many syllables in “betrays”?
syllables in "betrays"
Word details
Syllables
2
be · trays
Letters
7
b · e · t · r · a · y · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “betrays”
The word “betrays” contains 2 syllables, divided as be · trays. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "betrays" have?
"betrays" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "betrays" into syllables?
"betrays" is divided into syllables as: be · trays.
What is the Scrabble score for "betrays"?
The Scrabble score for "betrays" is 12 points.
Using “betrays” in writing
Two-syllable words like "betrays" (be · trays) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “betrays” 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 “betrays”
The letters in “betrays” can be rearranged to spell one other word: barytes.