How many syllables in “teaspoons”?
syllables in "teaspoons"
Word details
Syllables
2
tea · spoons
Letters
9
t · e · a · s · p · o · o · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “teaspoons”
The word “teaspoons” contains 2 syllables, divided as tea · spoons. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "teaspoons" have?
"teaspoons" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "teaspoons" into syllables?
"teaspoons" is divided into syllables as: tea · spoons.
What is the Scrabble score for "teaspoons"?
The Scrabble score for "teaspoons" is 11 points.
Using “teaspoons” in writing
Two-syllable words like "teaspoons" (tea · spoons) 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, “teaspoons” 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 “teaspoons”
The letters in “teaspoons” can be rearranged to spell one other word: soapstone.