How many syllables in “toilets”?
syllables in "toilets"
Word details
Syllables
2
toi · lets
Letters
7
t · o · i · l · e · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “toilets”
The word “toilets” contains 2 syllables, divided as toi · lets. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "toilets" have?
"toilets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "toilets" into syllables?
"toilets" is divided into syllables as: toi · lets.
What is the Scrabble score for "toilets"?
The Scrabble score for "toilets" is 7 points.
Using “toilets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "toilets" (toi · lets) 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, “toilets” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “toilets”
The letters in “toilets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: litotes.