How many syllables in “transportees”?
syllables in "transportees"
Word details
Syllables
3
tran · spor · tees
Letters
12
t · r · a · n · s · p · o · r · t · e · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “transportees”
The word “transportees” contains 3 syllables, divided as tran · spor · tees. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "transportees" have?
"transportees" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "transportees" into syllables?
"transportees" is divided into syllables as: tran · spor · tees.
What is the Scrabble score for "transportees"?
The Scrabble score for "transportees" is 14 points.
Using “transportees” in writing
Three-syllable words like "transportees" (tran · spor · tees) 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, “transportees” is worth 14 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 “transportees”
The letters in “transportees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: paternosters.