How many syllables in “permits”?
syllables in "permits"
Word details
Syllables
2
per · mits
Letters
7
p · e · r · m · i · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “permits”
The word “permits” contains 2 syllables, divided as per · mits. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "permits" have?
"permits" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "permits" into syllables?
"permits" is divided into syllables as: per · mits.
What is the Scrabble score for "permits"?
The Scrabble score for "permits" is 11 points.
Using “permits” in writing
Two-syllable words like "permits" (per · mits) 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, “permits” is worth 11 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 “permits”
The letters in “permits” can be rearranged to spell one other word: imprest.