How many syllables in “servants”?
syllables in "servants"
Word details
Syllables
2
ser · vants
Letters
8
s · e · r · v · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “servants”
The word “servants” contains 2 syllables, divided as ser · vants. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "servants" have?
"servants" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "servants" into syllables?
"servants" is divided into syllables as: ser · vants.
What is the Scrabble score for "servants"?
The Scrabble score for "servants" is 11 points.
Using “servants” in writing
Two-syllable words like "servants" (ser · vants) 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, “servants” 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.
Anagrams of “servants”
The letters in “servants” can be rearranged to spell one other word: versants.