How many syllables in “personals”?
syllables in "personals"
Word details
Syllables
3
per · so · nals
Letters
9
p · e · r · s · o · n · a · l · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “personals”
The word “personals” contains 3 syllables, divided as per · so · nals. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "personals" have?
"personals" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "personals" into syllables?
"personals" is divided into syllables as: per · so · nals.
What is the Scrabble score for "personals"?
The Scrabble score for "personals" is 11 points.
Using “personals” in writing
Three-syllable words like "personals" (per · so · nals) 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, “personals” 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 “personals”
The letters in “personals” can be rearranged to spell one other word: psoralens.