How many syllables in “onset”?
syllables in "onset"
Word details
Syllables
2
on · set
Letters
5
o · n · s · e · t
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “onset”
The word “onset” contains 2 syllables, divided as on · set. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "onset" have?
"onset" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "onset" into syllables?
"onset" is divided into syllables as: on · set.
What is the Scrabble score for "onset"?
The Scrabble score for "onset" is 5 points.
Using “onset” in writing
Two-syllable words like "onset" (on · set) 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, “onset” is worth 5 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 “onset”
The letters in “onset” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: notes, seton, steno, stone, tones.