How many syllables in “contrails”?
syllables in "contrails"
Word details
Syllables
2
con · trails
Letters
9
c · o · n · t · r · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “contrails”
The word “contrails” contains 2 syllables, divided as con · trails. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contrails" have?
"contrails" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "contrails" into syllables?
"contrails" is divided into syllables as: con · trails.
What is the Scrabble score for "contrails"?
The Scrabble score for "contrails" is 11 points.
Using “contrails” in writing
Two-syllable words like "contrails" (con · trails) 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, “contrails” 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 “contrails”
The letters in “contrails” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cilantros.