How many syllables in “boxberries”?
syllables in "boxberries"
Word details
Syllables
3
box · ber · ries
Letters
10
b · o · x · b · e · r · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “boxberries”
The word “boxberries” contains 3 syllables, divided as box · ber · ries. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "boxberries" have?
"boxberries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "boxberries" into syllables?
"boxberries" is divided into syllables as: box · ber · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "boxberries"?
The Scrabble score for "boxberries" is 21 points.
Using “boxberries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "boxberries" (box · ber · ries) 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, “boxberries” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.