How many syllables in “entertains”?
syllables in "entertains"
Word details
Syllables
3
en · ter · tains
Letters
10
e · n · t · e · r · t · a · i · n · s
Scrabble
10
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About the word “entertains”
The word “entertains” contains 3 syllables, divided as en · ter · tains. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "entertains" have?
"entertains" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "entertains" into syllables?
"entertains" is divided into syllables as: en · ter · tains.
What is the Scrabble score for "entertains"?
The Scrabble score for "entertains" is 10 points.
Using “entertains” in writing
Three-syllable words like "entertains" (en · ter · tains) 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, “entertains” is worth 10 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 “entertains”
The letters in “entertains” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tenantries.