How many syllables in “isosceles”?
syllables in "isosceles"
Word details
Syllables
4
i · so · sce · les
Letters
9
i · s · o · s · c · e · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
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About the word “isosceles”
The word “isosceles” contains 4 syllables, divided as i · so · sce · les. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "isosceles" have?
"isosceles" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "isosceles" into syllables?
"isosceles" is divided into syllables as: i · so · sce · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "isosceles"?
The Scrabble score for "isosceles" is 11 points.
Using “isosceles” in writing
Four-syllable words like "isosceles" (i · so · sce · les) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “isosceles” 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 “isosceles”
The letters in “isosceles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: solecises.