How many syllables in “elbows”?
syllables in "elbows"
Word details
Syllables
2
el · bows
Letters
6
e · l · b · o · w · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “elbows”
The word “elbows” contains 2 syllables, divided as el · bows. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "elbows" have?
"elbows" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "elbows" into syllables?
"elbows" is divided into syllables as: el · bows.
What is the Scrabble score for "elbows"?
The Scrabble score for "elbows" is 11 points.
Using “elbows” in writing
Two-syllable words like "elbows" (el · bows) 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, “elbows” is worth 11 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 “elbows”
The letters in “elbows” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: belows, bowels.