How many syllables in “temples”?
syllables in "temples"
Word details
Syllables
2
tem · ples
Letters
7
t · e · m · p · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “temples”
The word “temples” contains 2 syllables, divided as tem · ples. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "temples" have?
"temples" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "temples" into syllables?
"temples" is divided into syllables as: tem · ples.
What is the Scrabble score for "temples"?
The Scrabble score for "temples" is 11 points.
Using “temples” in writing
Two-syllable words like "temples" (tem · ples) 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, “temples” 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 “temples”
The letters in “temples” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pelmets.