How many syllables in “engrailed”?
syllables in "engrailed"
Word details
Syllables
2
engra · iled
Letters
9
e · n · g · r · a · i · l · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “engrailed”
The word “engrailed” contains 2 syllables, divided as engra · iled. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "engrailed" have?
"engrailed" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "engrailed" into syllables?
"engrailed" is divided into syllables as: engra · iled.
What is the Scrabble score for "engrailed"?
The Scrabble score for "engrailed" is 11 points.
Using “engrailed” in writing
Two-syllable words like "engrailed" (engra · iled) 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, “engrailed” 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 “engrailed”
The letters in “engrailed” can be rearranged to spell one other word: realigned.