How many syllables in “indigent”?
syllables in "indigent"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · di · gent
Letters
8
i · n · d · i · g · e · n · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “indigent”
The word “indigent” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · di · gent. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "indigent" have?
"indigent" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "indigent" into syllables?
"indigent" is divided into syllables as: in · di · gent.
What is the Scrabble score for "indigent"?
The Scrabble score for "indigent" is 10 points.
Using “indigent” in writing
Three-syllable words like "indigent" (in · di · gent) 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, “indigent” is worth 10 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 “indigent”
The letters in “indigent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enditing.