How many syllables in “combatants”?
syllables in "combatants"
Word details
Syllables
3
com · ba · tants
Letters
10
c · o · m · b · a · t · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “combatants”
The word “combatants” contains 3 syllables, divided as com · ba · tants. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "combatants" have?
"combatants" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "combatants" into syllables?
"combatants" is divided into syllables as: com · ba · tants.
What is the Scrabble score for "combatants"?
The Scrabble score for "combatants" is 16 points.
Using “combatants” in writing
Three-syllable words like "combatants" (com · ba · tants) 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, “combatants” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.