How many syllables in “ensure”?
syllables in "ensure"
Word details
Syllables
2
ens · ure
Letters
6
e · n · s · u · r · e
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “ensure”
The word “ensure” contains 2 syllables, divided as ens · ure. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ensure" have?
"ensure" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ensure" into syllables?
"ensure" is divided into syllables as: ens · ure.
What is the Scrabble score for "ensure"?
The Scrabble score for "ensure" is 6 points.
Using “ensure” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ensure" (ens · ure) 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, “ensure” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ensure”
The letters in “ensure” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enures.