How many syllables in “template”?
syllables in "template"
Word details
Syllables
2
temp · late
Letters
8
t · e · m · p · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “template”
The word “template” contains 2 syllables, divided as temp · late. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "template" have?
"template" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "template" into syllables?
"template" is divided into syllables as: temp · late.
What is the Scrabble score for "template"?
The Scrabble score for "template" is 12 points.
Using “template” in writing
Two-syllable words like "template" (temp · late) 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, “template” 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 “template”
The letters in “template” can be rearranged to spell one other word: palmette.