How many syllables in “elects”?
syllables in "elects"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · lects
Letters
6
e · l · e · c · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “elects”
The word “elects” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · lects. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "elects" have?
"elects" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "elects" into syllables?
"elects" is divided into syllables as: e · lects.
What is the Scrabble score for "elects"?
The Scrabble score for "elects" is 8 points.
Using “elects” in writing
Two-syllable words like "elects" (e · lects) 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, “elects” 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 “elects”
The letters in “elects” can be rearranged to spell one other word: select.