How many syllables in “testament”?
syllables in "testament"
Word details
Syllables
3
te · sta · ment
Letters
9
t · e · s · t · a · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “testament”
The word “testament” contains 3 syllables, divided as te · sta · ment. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "testament" have?
"testament" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "testament" into syllables?
"testament" is divided into syllables as: te · sta · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "testament"?
The Scrabble score for "testament" is 11 points.
Using “testament” in writing
Three-syllable words like "testament" (te · sta · ment) 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, “testament” 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 “testament”
The letters in “testament” can be rearranged to spell one other word: statement.