How many syllables in “seventeens”?
syllables in "seventeens"
Word details
Syllables
3
se · ven · teens
Letters
10
s · e · v · e · n · t · e · e · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “seventeens”
The word “seventeens” contains 3 syllables, divided as se · ven · teens. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seventeens" have?
"seventeens" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "seventeens" into syllables?
"seventeens" is divided into syllables as: se · ven · teens.
What is the Scrabble score for "seventeens"?
The Scrabble score for "seventeens" is 13 points.
Using “seventeens” in writing
Three-syllable words like "seventeens" (se · ven · teens) 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, “seventeens” is worth 13 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.