How many syllables in “entails”?
syllables in "entails"
Word details
Syllables
2
en · tails
Letters
7
e · n · t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “entails”
The word “entails” contains 2 syllables, divided as en · tails. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "entails" have?
"entails" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "entails" into syllables?
"entails" is divided into syllables as: en · tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "entails"?
The Scrabble score for "entails" is 7 points.
Using “entails” in writing
Two-syllable words like "entails" (en · tails) 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, “entails” is worth 7 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 “entails”
The letters in “entails” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: elastin, nailset, salient, saltine, slainte, tenails.