How many syllables in “statements”?
syllables in "statements"
Word details
Syllables
3
sta · te · ments
Letters
10
s · t · a · t · e · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “statements”
The word “statements” contains 3 syllables, divided as sta · te · ments. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "statements" have?
"statements" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "statements" into syllables?
"statements" is divided into syllables as: sta · te · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "statements"?
The Scrabble score for "statements" is 12 points.
Using “statements” in writing
Three-syllable words like "statements" (sta · te · ments) 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, “statements” is worth 12 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 “statements”
The letters in “statements” can be rearranged to spell one other word: testaments.