How many syllables in “esprits”?
syllables in "esprits"
Word details
Syllables
2
e · sprits
Letters
7
e · s · p · r · i · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “esprits”
The word “esprits” contains 2 syllables, divided as e · sprits. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "esprits" have?
"esprits" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "esprits" into syllables?
"esprits" is divided into syllables as: e · sprits.
What is the Scrabble score for "esprits"?
The Scrabble score for "esprits" is 9 points.
Using “esprits” in writing
Two-syllable words like "esprits" (e · sprits) 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, “esprits” is worth 9 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 “esprits”
The letters in “esprits” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: persist, priests, spriest, sprites, stirpes, stripes.