How many syllables in “closets”?
syllables in "closets"
Word details
Syllables
2
clo · sets
Letters
7
c · l · o · s · e · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “closets”
The word “closets” contains 2 syllables, divided as clo · sets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "closets" have?
"closets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "closets" into syllables?
"closets" is divided into syllables as: clo · sets.
What is the Scrabble score for "closets"?
The Scrabble score for "closets" is 9 points.
Using “closets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "closets" (clo · sets) 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, “closets” is worth 9 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 “closets”
The letters in “closets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: closest.