How many syllables in “apiary”?
syllables in "apiary"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · pia · ry
Letters
6
a · p · i · a · r · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “apiary”
The word “apiary” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · pia · ry. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "apiary" have?
"apiary" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "apiary" into syllables?
"apiary" is divided into syllables as: a · pia · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "apiary"?
The Scrabble score for "apiary" is 11 points.
Using “apiary” in writing
Three-syllable words like "apiary" (a · pia · ry) 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, “apiary” is worth 11 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 “apiary”
The letters in “apiary” can be rearranged to spell one other word: piraya.