How many syllables in “eglantine”?
syllables in "eglantine"
Word details
Syllables
3
egl · ant · ine
Letters
9
e · g · l · a · n · t · i · n · e
Scrabble
10
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About the word “eglantine”
The word “eglantine” contains 3 syllables, divided as egl · ant · ine. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eglantine" have?
"eglantine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "eglantine" into syllables?
"eglantine" is divided into syllables as: egl · ant · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "eglantine"?
The Scrabble score for "eglantine" is 10 points.
Using “eglantine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "eglantine" (egl · ant · ine) 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, “eglantine” is worth 10 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 “eglantine”
The letters in “eglantine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: inelegant.