How many syllables in “truants”?
syllable in "truants"
Word details
Syllables
1
truants
Letters
7
t · r · u · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “truants”
The word “truants” contains 1 syllable, divided as truants. It has 7 letters.
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How many syllables does "truants" have?
"truants" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "truants" into syllables?
"truants" is divided into syllables as: truants.
What is the Scrabble score for "truants"?
The Scrabble score for "truants" is 7 points.
Using “truants” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "truants" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “truants” 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.