How many syllables in “obeisant”?
syllables in "obeisant"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · bei · sant
Letters
8
o · b · e · i · s · a · n · t
Scrabble
10
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About the word “obeisant”
The word “obeisant” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · bei · sant. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obeisant" have?
"obeisant" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "obeisant" into syllables?
"obeisant" is divided into syllables as: o · bei · sant.
What is the Scrabble score for "obeisant"?
The Scrabble score for "obeisant" is 10 points.
Using “obeisant” in writing
Three-syllable words like "obeisant" (o · bei · sant) 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, “obeisant” is worth 10 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 “obeisant”
The letters in “obeisant” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: botanies, botanise, niobates.