How many syllables in “calyces”?
syllables in "calyces"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · ly · ces
Letters
7
c · a · l · y · c · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “calyces”
The word “calyces” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · ly · ces. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calyces" have?
"calyces" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "calyces" into syllables?
"calyces" is divided into syllables as: ca · ly · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "calyces"?
The Scrabble score for "calyces" is 14 points.
Using “calyces” in writing
Three-syllable words like "calyces" (ca · ly · ces) 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, “calyces” 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.
Anagrams of “calyces”
The letters in “calyces” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cyclase.