How many syllables in “escort”?
syllables in "escort"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · scort
Letters
6
e · s · c · o · r · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “escort”
The word “escort” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · scort. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "escort" have?
"escort" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "escort" into syllables?
"escort" is divided into syllables as: e · scort.
What is the Scrabble score for "escort"?
The Scrabble score for "escort" is 8 points.
Using “escort” in writing
Two-syllable words like "escort" (e · scort) 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, “escort” is worth 8 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 “escort”
The letters in “escort” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: corset, coster, rectos, scoter, sector.