How many syllables in “employees”?
syllables in "employees"
Word details
Syllables
2
em · ployees
Letters
9
e · m · p · l · o · y · e · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “employees”
The word “employees” contains 2 syllables, divided as em · ployees. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "employees" have?
"employees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "employees" into syllables?
"employees" is divided into syllables as: em · ployees.
What is the Scrabble score for "employees"?
The Scrabble score for "employees" is 16 points.
Using “employees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "employees" (em · ployees) 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, “employees” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.