How many syllables in “quartets”?
syllables in "quartets"
Word details
Syllables
2
quar · tets
Letters
8
q · u · a · r · t · e · t · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “quartets”
The word “quartets” contains 2 syllables, divided as quar · tets. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "quartets" have?
"quartets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "quartets" into syllables?
"quartets" is divided into syllables as: quar · tets.
What is the Scrabble score for "quartets"?
The Scrabble score for "quartets" is 17 points.
Using “quartets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "quartets" (quar · tets) 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, “quartets” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “quartets”
The letters in “quartets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: squatter.