How many syllables in “blankets”?
syllables in "blankets"
Word details
Syllables
2
blan · kets
Letters
8
b · l · a · n · k · e · t · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “blankets”
The word “blankets” contains 2 syllables, divided as blan · kets. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "blankets" have?
"blankets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "blankets" into syllables?
"blankets" is divided into syllables as: blan · kets.
What is the Scrabble score for "blankets"?
The Scrabble score for "blankets" is 14 points.
Using “blankets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "blankets" (blan · kets) 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, “blankets” 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 “blankets”
The letters in “blankets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: blankest.