How many syllables in “entertained”?
syllables in "entertained"
Word details
Syllables
3
ente · rtai · ned
Letters
11
e · n · t · e · r · t · a · i · n · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “entertained”
The word “entertained” contains 3 syllables, divided as ente · rtai · ned. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "entertained" have?
"entertained" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "entertained" into syllables?
"entertained" is divided into syllables as: ente · rtai · ned.
What is the Scrabble score for "entertained"?
The Scrabble score for "entertained" is 12 points.
Using “entertained” in writing
Three-syllable words like "entertained" (ente · rtai · ned) 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, “entertained” is worth 12 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 “entertained”
The letters in “entertained” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intenerated.