How many syllables in “setbacks”?
syllables in "setbacks"
Word details
Syllables
2
set · backs
Letters
8
s · e · t · b · a · c · k · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “setbacks”
The word “setbacks” contains 2 syllables, divided as set · backs. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "setbacks" have?
"setbacks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "setbacks" into syllables?
"setbacks" is divided into syllables as: set · backs.
What is the Scrabble score for "setbacks"?
The Scrabble score for "setbacks" is 16 points.
Using “setbacks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "setbacks" (set · backs) 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, “setbacks” is worth 16 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 “setbacks”
The letters in “setbacks” can be rearranged to spell one other word: backsets.