How many syllables in “conduit”?
syllables in "conduit"
Word details
Syllables
2
con · duit
Letters
7
c · o · n · d · u · i · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “conduit”
The word “conduit” contains 2 syllables, divided as con · duit. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "conduit" have?
"conduit" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "conduit" into syllables?
"conduit" is divided into syllables as: con · duit.
What is the Scrabble score for "conduit"?
The Scrabble score for "conduit" is 10 points.
Using “conduit” in writing
Two-syllable words like "conduit" (con · duit) 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, “conduit” is worth 10 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 “conduit”
The letters in “conduit” can be rearranged to spell one other word: noctuid.