How many syllables in “enterprises”?
syllables in "enterprises"
Word details
Syllables
3
ente · rpri · ses
Letters
11
e · n · t · e · r · p · r · i · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “enterprises”
The word “enterprises” contains 3 syllables, divided as ente · rpri · ses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "enterprises" have?
"enterprises" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "enterprises" into syllables?
"enterprises" is divided into syllables as: ente · rpri · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "enterprises"?
The Scrabble score for "enterprises" is 13 points.
Using “enterprises” in writing
Three-syllable words like "enterprises" (ente · rpri · ses) 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, “enterprises” is worth 13 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 “enterprises”
The letters in “enterprises” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intersperse.