How many syllables in “ransoms”?
syllables in "ransoms"
Word details
Syllables
2
ran · soms
Letters
7
r · a · n · s · o · m · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ransoms”
The word “ransoms” contains 2 syllables, divided as ran · soms. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ransoms" have?
"ransoms" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ransoms" into syllables?
"ransoms" is divided into syllables as: ran · soms.
What is the Scrabble score for "ransoms"?
The Scrabble score for "ransoms" is 9 points.
Using “ransoms” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ransoms" (ran · soms) 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, “ransoms” is worth 9 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 “ransoms”
The letters in “ransoms” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ramsons.