How many syllables in “eternity”?
syllables in "eternity"
Word details
Syllables
4
e · ter · ni · ty
Letters
8
e · t · e · r · n · i · t · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “eternity”
The word “eternity” contains 4 syllables, divided as e · ter · ni · ty. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eternity" have?
"eternity" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "eternity" into syllables?
"eternity" is divided into syllables as: e · ter · ni · ty.
What is the Scrabble score for "eternity"?
The Scrabble score for "eternity" is 11 points.
Using “eternity” in writing
Four-syllable words like "eternity" (e · ter · ni · ty) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “eternity” is worth 11 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 “eternity”
The letters in “eternity” can be rearranged to spell one other word: entirety.