How many syllables in “ransom”?
syllables in "ransom"
Word details
Syllables
2
ran · som
Letters
6
r · a · n · s · o · m
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “ransom”
The word “ransom” contains 2 syllables, divided as ran · som. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ransom" have?
"ransom" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ransom" into syllables?
"ransom" is divided into syllables as: ran · som.
What is the Scrabble score for "ransom"?
The Scrabble score for "ransom" is 8 points.
Using “ransom” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ransom" (ran · som) 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, “ransom” is worth 8 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 “ransom”
The letters in “ransom” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: manors, ramson, romans.