How many syllables in “omelets”?
syllables in "omelets"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · me · lets
Letters
7
o · m · e · l · e · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “omelets”
The word “omelets” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · me · lets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "omelets" have?
"omelets" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "omelets" into syllables?
"omelets" is divided into syllables as: o · me · lets.
What is the Scrabble score for "omelets"?
The Scrabble score for "omelets" is 9 points.
Using “omelets” in writing
Three-syllable words like "omelets" (o · me · lets) 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, “omelets” 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 “omelets”
The letters in “omelets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: telomes.