How many syllables in “emeralds”?
syllables in "emeralds"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · me · ralds
Letters
8
e · m · e · r · a · l · d · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “emeralds”
The word “emeralds” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · me · ralds. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emeralds" have?
"emeralds" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "emeralds" into syllables?
"emeralds" is divided into syllables as: e · me · ralds.
What is the Scrabble score for "emeralds"?
The Scrabble score for "emeralds" is 11 points.
Using “emeralds” in writing
Three-syllable words like "emeralds" (e · me · ralds) 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, “emeralds” 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 “emeralds”
The letters in “emeralds” can be rearranged to spell one other word: demersal.