How many syllables in “egoists”?
syllables in "egoists"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · goists
Letters
7
e · g · o · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “egoists”
The word “egoists” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · goists. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "egoists" have?
"egoists" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "egoists" into syllables?
"egoists" is divided into syllables as: e · goists.
What is the Scrabble score for "egoists"?
The Scrabble score for "egoists" is 8 points.
Using “egoists” in writing
Two-syllable words like "egoists" (e · goists) 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, “egoists” is worth 8 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 “egoists”
The letters in “egoists” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stogies.