How many syllables in “eavesdrops”?
syllables in "eavesdrops"
Word details
Syllables
3
ea · ves · drops
Letters
10
e · a · v · e · s · d · r · o · p · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “eavesdrops”
The word “eavesdrops” contains 3 syllables, divided as ea · ves · drops. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eavesdrops" have?
"eavesdrops" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "eavesdrops" into syllables?
"eavesdrops" is divided into syllables as: ea · ves · drops.
What is the Scrabble score for "eavesdrops"?
The Scrabble score for "eavesdrops" is 16 points.
Using “eavesdrops” in writing
Three-syllable words like "eavesdrops" (ea · ves · drops) 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, “eavesdrops” is worth 16 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 “eavesdrops”
The letters in “eavesdrops” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overpassed.