How many syllables in “burgundies”?
syllables in "burgundies"
Word details
Syllables
3
bur · gun · dies
Letters
10
b · u · r · g · u · n · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “burgundies”
The word “burgundies” contains 3 syllables, divided as bur · gun · dies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "burgundies" have?
"burgundies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "burgundies" into syllables?
"burgundies" is divided into syllables as: bur · gun · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "burgundies"?
The Scrabble score for "burgundies" is 14 points.
Using “burgundies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "burgundies" (bur · gun · dies) 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, “burgundies” is worth 14 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.