How many syllables in “pleonasms”?
syllables in "pleonasms"
Word details
Syllables
2
pleo · nasms
Letters
9
p · l · e · o · n · a · s · m · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pleonasms”
The word “pleonasms” contains 2 syllables, divided as pleo · nasms. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pleonasms" have?
"pleonasms" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pleonasms" into syllables?
"pleonasms" is divided into syllables as: pleo · nasms.
What is the Scrabble score for "pleonasms"?
The Scrabble score for "pleonasms" is 13 points.
Using “pleonasms” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pleonasms" (pleo · nasms) 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, “pleonasms” is worth 13 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 “pleonasms”
The letters in “pleonasms” can be rearranged to spell one other word: neoplasms.