How many syllables in “offset”?
syllables in "offset"
Word details
Syllables
2
of · fset
Letters
6
o · f · f · s · e · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “offset”
The word “offset” contains 2 syllables, divided as of · fset. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "offset" have?
"offset" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "offset" into syllables?
"offset" is divided into syllables as: of · fset.
What is the Scrabble score for "offset"?
The Scrabble score for "offset" is 12 points.
Using “offset” in writing
Two-syllable words like "offset" (of · fset) 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, “offset” is worth 12 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 “offset”
The letters in “offset” can be rearranged to spell one other word: setoff.