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