How many syllables in “elites”?
syllables in "elites"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · li · tes
Letters
6
e · l · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “elites”
The word “elites” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · li · tes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "elites" have?
"elites" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "elites" into syllables?
"elites" is divided into syllables as: e · li · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "elites"?
The Scrabble score for "elites" is 6 points.
Using “elites” in writing
Three-syllable words like "elites" (e · li · tes) 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, “elites” 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 “elites”
The letters in “elites” can be rearranged to spell one other word: listee.