How many syllables in “cavalries”?
syllables in "cavalries"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · val · ries
Letters
9
c · a · v · a · l · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cavalries”
The word “cavalries” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · val · ries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cavalries" have?
"cavalries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cavalries" into syllables?
"cavalries" is divided into syllables as: ca · val · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "cavalries"?
The Scrabble score for "cavalries" is 14 points.
Using “cavalries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cavalries" (ca · val · 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, “cavalries” 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 “cavalries”
The letters in “cavalries” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: calvaries, cavaliers.