How many syllables in “entries”?
syllables in "entries"
Word details
Syllables
2
en · tries
Letters
7
e · n · t · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “entries”
The word “entries” contains 2 syllables, divided as en · tries. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "entries" have?
"entries" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "entries" into syllables?
"entries" is divided into syllables as: en · tries.
What is the Scrabble score for "entries"?
The Scrabble score for "entries" is 7 points.
Using “entries” in writing
Two-syllable words like "entries" (en · tries) 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, “entries” 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 “entries”
The letters in “entries” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: entires, retines, trienes.