How many syllables in “connect”?
syllables in "connect"
Word details
Syllables
2
con · nect
Letters
7
c · o · n · n · e · c · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “connect”
The word “connect” contains 2 syllables, divided as con · nect. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "connect" have?
"connect" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "connect" into syllables?
"connect" is divided into syllables as: con · nect.
What is the Scrabble score for "connect"?
The Scrabble score for "connect" is 11 points.
Using “connect” in writing
Two-syllable words like "connect" (con · nect) 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, “connect” 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 “connect”
The letters in “connect” can be rearranged to spell one other word: concent.