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