How many syllables in “electret”?
syllables in "electret"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · lec · tret
Letters
8
e · l · e · c · t · r · e · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “electret”
The word “electret” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · lec · tret. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "electret" have?
"electret" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "electret" into syllables?
"electret" is divided into syllables as: e · lec · tret.
What is the Scrabble score for "electret"?
The Scrabble score for "electret" is 10 points.
Using “electret” in writing
Three-syllable words like "electret" (e · lec · tret) 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, “electret” 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 “electret”
The letters in “electret” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tercelet.