How many syllables in “emit”?
syllables in "emit"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · mit
Letters
4
e · m · i · t
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “emit”
The word “emit” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · mit. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emit" have?
"emit" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "emit" into syllables?
"emit" is divided into syllables as: e · mit.
What is the Scrabble score for "emit"?
The Scrabble score for "emit" is 6 points.
Using “emit” in writing
Two-syllable words like "emit" (e · mit) 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, “emit” 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 “emit”
The letters in “emit” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: item, mite, time.