How many syllables in “eccentrics”?
syllables in "eccentrics"
Word details
Syllables
3
ec · cen · trics
Letters
10
e · c · c · e · n · t · r · i · c · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “eccentrics”
The word “eccentrics” contains 3 syllables, divided as ec · cen · trics. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eccentrics" have?
"eccentrics" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "eccentrics" into syllables?
"eccentrics" is divided into syllables as: ec · cen · trics.
What is the Scrabble score for "eccentrics"?
The Scrabble score for "eccentrics" is 16 points.
Using “eccentrics” in writing
Three-syllable words like "eccentrics" (ec · cen · trics) 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, “eccentrics” 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 “eccentrics”
The letters in “eccentrics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: crescentic.