How many syllables in “egret”?
syllables in "egret"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · gret
Letters
5
e · g · r · e · t
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “egret”
The word “egret” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · gret. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "egret" have?
"egret" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "egret" into syllables?
"egret" is divided into syllables as: e · gret.
What is the Scrabble score for "egret"?
The Scrabble score for "egret" is 6 points.
Using “egret” in writing
Two-syllable words like "egret" (e · gret) 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, “egret” is worth 6 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 “egret”
The letters in “egret” can be rearranged to spell one other word: greet.