How many syllables in “eternal”?
syllables in "eternal"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · ter · nal
Letters
7
e · t · e · r · n · a · l
Scrabble
7
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About the word “eternal”
The word “eternal” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · ter · nal. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eternal" have?
"eternal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "eternal" into syllables?
"eternal" is divided into syllables as: e · ter · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "eternal"?
The Scrabble score for "eternal" is 7 points.
Using “eternal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "eternal" (e · ter · nal) 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, “eternal” 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 “eternal”
The letters in “eternal” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: enteral, teleran.