How many syllables in “oriental”?
syllables in "oriental"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · rien · tal
Letters
8
o · r · i · e · n · t · a · l
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “oriental”
The word “oriental” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · rien · tal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oriental" have?
"oriental" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "oriental" into syllables?
"oriental" is divided into syllables as: o · rien · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "oriental"?
The Scrabble score for "oriental" is 8 points.
Using “oriental” in writing
Three-syllable words like "oriental" (o · rien · tal) 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, “oriental” is worth 8 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 “oriental”
The letters in “oriental” can be rearranged to spell one other word: relation.