How many syllables in “emirs”?
syllables in "emirs"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · mirs
Letters
5
e · m · i · r · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “emirs”
The word “emirs” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · mirs. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emirs" have?
"emirs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "emirs" into syllables?
"emirs" is divided into syllables as: e · mirs.
What is the Scrabble score for "emirs"?
The Scrabble score for "emirs" is 7 points.
Using “emirs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "emirs" (e · mirs) 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, “emirs” is worth 7 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 “emirs”
The letters in “emirs” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: mires, miser, rimes.