How many syllables in “interplay”?
syllables in "interplay"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · ter · play
Letters
9
i · n · t · e · r · p · l · a · y
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “interplay”
The word “interplay” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · ter · play. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "interplay" have?
"interplay" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "interplay" into syllables?
"interplay" is divided into syllables as: in · ter · play.
What is the Scrabble score for "interplay"?
The Scrabble score for "interplay" is 14 points.
Using “interplay” in writing
Three-syllable words like "interplay" (in · ter · play) 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, “interplay” is worth 14 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 “interplay”
The letters in “interplay” can be rearranged to spell one other word: painterly.