How many syllables in “enamored”?
syllables in "enamored"
Word details
Syllables
3
ena · mor · ed
Letters
8
e · n · a · m · o · r · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “enamored”
The word “enamored” contains 3 syllables, divided as ena · mor · ed. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "enamored" have?
"enamored" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "enamored" into syllables?
"enamored" is divided into syllables as: ena · mor · ed.
What is the Scrabble score for "enamored"?
The Scrabble score for "enamored" is 11 points.
Using “enamored” in writing
Three-syllable words like "enamored" (ena · mor · ed) 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, “enamored” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “enamored”
The letters in “enamored” can be rearranged to spell one other word: demeanor.