How many syllables in “extras”?
syllables in "extras"
Word details
Syllables
2
ex · tras
Letters
6
e · x · t · r · a · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “extras”
The word “extras” contains 2 syllables, divided as ex · tras. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "extras" have?
"extras" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "extras" into syllables?
"extras" is divided into syllables as: ex · tras.
What is the Scrabble score for "extras"?
The Scrabble score for "extras" is 13 points.
Using “extras” in writing
Two-syllable words like "extras" (ex · tras) 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, “extras” is worth 13 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 “extras”
The letters in “extras” can be rearranged to spell one other word: taxers.