How many syllables in “emphasis”?
syllables in "emphasis"
Word details
Syllables
3
em · pha · sis
Letters
8
e · m · p · h · a · s · i · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “emphasis”
The word “emphasis” contains 3 syllables, divided as em · pha · sis. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "emphasis" have?
"emphasis" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "emphasis" into syllables?
"emphasis" is divided into syllables as: em · pha · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "emphasis"?
The Scrabble score for "emphasis" is 15 points.
Using “emphasis” in writing
Three-syllable words like "emphasis" (em · pha · sis) 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, “emphasis” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “emphasis”
The letters in “emphasis” can be rearranged to spell one other word: misshape.