How many syllables in “eggplants”?
syllables in "eggplants"
Word details
Syllables
2
egg · plants
Letters
9
e · g · g · p · l · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “eggplants”
The word “eggplants” contains 2 syllables, divided as egg · plants. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eggplants" have?
"eggplants" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "eggplants" into syllables?
"eggplants" is divided into syllables as: egg · plants.
What is the Scrabble score for "eggplants"?
The Scrabble score for "eggplants" is 13 points.
Using “eggplants” in writing
Two-syllable words like "eggplants" (egg · plants) 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, “eggplants” is worth 13 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.