How many syllables in “entasis”?
syllables in "entasis"
Word details
Syllables
3
en · ta · sis
Letters
7
e · n · t · a · s · i · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “entasis”
The word “entasis” contains 3 syllables, divided as en · ta · sis. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "entasis" have?
"entasis" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "entasis" into syllables?
"entasis" is divided into syllables as: en · ta · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "entasis"?
The Scrabble score for "entasis" is 7 points.
Using “entasis” in writing
Three-syllable words like "entasis" (en · ta · sis) 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, “entasis” 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 “entasis”
The letters in “entasis” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: nasties, sestina, tansies, tisanes.