How many syllables in “eagerest”?
syllables in "eagerest"
Word details
Syllables
3
ea · ge · rest
Letters
8
e · a · g · e · r · e · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “eagerest”
The word “eagerest” contains 3 syllables, divided as ea · ge · rest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eagerest" have?
"eagerest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "eagerest" into syllables?
"eagerest" is divided into syllables as: ea · ge · rest.
What is the Scrabble score for "eagerest"?
The Scrabble score for "eagerest" is 9 points.
Using “eagerest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "eagerest" (ea · ge · rest) 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, “eagerest” is worth 9 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 “eagerest”
The letters in “eagerest” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: etageres, steerage.