How many syllables in “employee”?
syllables in "employee"
Word details
Syllables
2
em · ployee
Letters
8
e · m · p · l · o · y · e · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “employee”
The word “employee” contains 2 syllables, divided as em · ployee. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "employee" have?
"employee" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "employee" into syllables?
"employee" is divided into syllables as: em · ployee.
What is the Scrabble score for "employee"?
The Scrabble score for "employee" is 15 points.
Using “employee” in writing
Two-syllable words like "employee" (em · ployee) 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, “employee” 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.