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How many syllables in “warrant”?

2

syllables in "warrant"

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Word details

Syllables

2

war · rant

Letters

7

w · a · r · r · a · n · t

Scrabble

10

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

w4
a1
r1
r1
a1
n1
t1

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About the word “warrant

The word warrant contains 2 syllables, divided as war · rant. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "warrant" have?

"warrant" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "warrant" into syllables?

"warrant" is divided into syllables as: war · rant.

What is the Scrabble score for "warrant"?

The Scrabble score for "warrant" is 10 points.

Using “warrant” in writing

Two-syllable words like "warrant" (war · rant) 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, warrant is worth 10 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.

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