How many syllables in “eluded”?
syllables in "eluded"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · lu · ded
Letters
6
e · l · u · d · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “eluded”
The word “eluded” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · lu · ded. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eluded" have?
"eluded" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "eluded" into syllables?
"eluded" is divided into syllables as: e · lu · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "eluded"?
The Scrabble score for "eluded" is 8 points.
Using “eluded” in writing
Three-syllable words like "eluded" (e · lu · ded) 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, “eluded” 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 “eluded”
The letters in “eluded” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: delude, dueled.