How many syllables in “utensil”?
syllables in "utensil"
Word details
Syllables
3
u · ten · sil
Letters
7
u · t · e · n · s · i · l
Scrabble
7
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About the word “utensil”
The word “utensil” contains 3 syllables, divided as u · ten · sil. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "utensil" have?
"utensil" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "utensil" into syllables?
"utensil" is divided into syllables as: u · ten · sil.
What is the Scrabble score for "utensil"?
The Scrabble score for "utensil" is 7 points.
Using “utensil” in writing
Three-syllable words like "utensil" (u · ten · sil) 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, “utensil” 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 “utensil”
The letters in “utensil” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: luniest, luteins.