How many syllables in “restaurants”?
syllables in "restaurants"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · stau · rants
Letters
11
r · e · s · t · a · u · r · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “restaurants”
The word “restaurants” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · stau · rants. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "restaurants" have?
"restaurants" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "restaurants" into syllables?
"restaurants" is divided into syllables as: re · stau · rants.
What is the Scrabble score for "restaurants"?
The Scrabble score for "restaurants" is 11 points.
Using “restaurants” in writing
Three-syllable words like "restaurants" (re · stau · rants) 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, “restaurants” 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.