How many syllables in “indigents”?
syllables in "indigents"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · di · gents
Letters
9
i · n · d · i · g · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “indigents”
The word “indigents” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · di · gents. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "indigents" have?
"indigents" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "indigents" into syllables?
"indigents" is divided into syllables as: in · di · gents.
What is the Scrabble score for "indigents"?
The Scrabble score for "indigents" is 11 points.
Using “indigents” in writing
Three-syllable words like "indigents" (in · di · gents) 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, “indigents” 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 “indigents”
The letters in “indigents” can be rearranged to spell one other word: destining.