How many syllables in “clarinets”?
syllables in "clarinets"
Word details
Syllables
3
cla · ri · nets
Letters
9
c · l · a · r · i · n · e · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “clarinets”
The word “clarinets” contains 3 syllables, divided as cla · ri · nets. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "clarinets" have?
"clarinets" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "clarinets" into syllables?
"clarinets" is divided into syllables as: cla · ri · nets.
What is the Scrabble score for "clarinets"?
The Scrabble score for "clarinets" is 11 points.
Using “clarinets” in writing
Three-syllable words like "clarinets" (cla · ri · nets) 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, “clarinets” is worth 11 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 “clarinets”
The letters in “clarinets” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cisternal, larcenist.