How many syllables in “egress”?
syllables in "egress"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · gress
Letters
6
e · g · r · e · s · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “egress”
The word “egress” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · gress. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "egress" have?
"egress" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "egress" into syllables?
"egress" is divided into syllables as: e · gress.
What is the Scrabble score for "egress"?
The Scrabble score for "egress" is 7 points.
Using “egress” in writing
Two-syllable words like "egress" (e · gress) 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, “egress” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “egress”
The letters in “egress” can be rearranged to spell one other word: serges.