How many syllables in “enlisted”?
syllables in "enlisted"
Word details
Syllables
3
en · li · sted
Letters
8
e · n · l · i · s · t · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “enlisted”
The word “enlisted” contains 3 syllables, divided as en · li · sted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "enlisted" have?
"enlisted" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "enlisted" into syllables?
"enlisted" is divided into syllables as: en · li · sted.
What is the Scrabble score for "enlisted"?
The Scrabble score for "enlisted" is 9 points.
Using “enlisted” in writing
Three-syllable words like "enlisted" (en · li · sted) 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, “enlisted” is worth 9 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 “enlisted”
The letters in “enlisted” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: listened, tinseled.