How many syllables in “insects”?
syllables in "insects"
Word details
Syllables
2
in · sects
Letters
7
i · n · s · e · c · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “insects”
The word “insects” contains 2 syllables, divided as in · sects. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "insects" have?
"insects" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "insects" into syllables?
"insects" is divided into syllables as: in · sects.
What is the Scrabble score for "insects"?
The Scrabble score for "insects" is 9 points.
Using “insects” in writing
Two-syllable words like "insects" (in · sects) 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, “insects” is worth 9 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 “insects”
The letters in “insects” can be rearranged to spell one other word: incests.