How many syllables in “listees”?
syllables in "listees"
Word details
Syllables
2
li · stees
Letters
7
l · i · s · t · e · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “listees”
The word “listees” contains 2 syllables, divided as li · stees. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "listees" have?
"listees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "listees" into syllables?
"listees" is divided into syllables as: li · stees.
What is the Scrabble score for "listees"?
The Scrabble score for "listees" is 7 points.
Using “listees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "listees" (li · stees) 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, “listees” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “listees”
The letters in “listees” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: telesis, tieless.