How many syllables in “compliant”?
syllables in "compliant"
Word details
Syllables
2
com · pliant
Letters
9
c · o · m · p · l · i · a · n · t
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “compliant”
The word “compliant” contains 2 syllables, divided as com · pliant. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "compliant" have?
"compliant" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "compliant" into syllables?
"compliant" is divided into syllables as: com · pliant.
What is the Scrabble score for "compliant"?
The Scrabble score for "compliant" is 15 points.
Using “compliant” in writing
Two-syllable words like "compliant" (com · pliant) 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, “compliant” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “compliant”
The letters in “compliant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: complaint.