How many syllables in “ephebos”?
syllables in "ephebos"
Word details
Syllables
3
ep · he · bos
Letters
7
e · p · h · e · b · o · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “ephebos”
The word “ephebos” contains 3 syllables, divided as ep · he · bos. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ephebos" have?
"ephebos" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ephebos" into syllables?
"ephebos" is divided into syllables as: ep · he · bos.
What is the Scrabble score for "ephebos"?
The Scrabble score for "ephebos" is 14 points.
Using “ephebos” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ephebos" (ep · he · bos) 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, “ephebos” is worth 14 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 “ephebos”
The letters in “ephebos” can be rearranged to spell one other word: phoebes.