How many syllables in “imports”?
syllables in "imports"
Word details
Syllables
2
im · ports
Letters
7
i · m · p · o · r · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “imports”
The word “imports” contains 2 syllables, divided as im · ports. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "imports" have?
"imports" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "imports" into syllables?
"imports" is divided into syllables as: im · ports.
What is the Scrabble score for "imports"?
The Scrabble score for "imports" is 11 points.
Using “imports” in writing
Two-syllable words like "imports" (im · ports) 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, “imports” 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 “imports”
The letters in “imports” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tropism.