How many syllables in “centuries”?
syllables in "centuries"
Word details
Syllables
3
cen · tu · ries
Letters
9
c · e · n · t · u · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “centuries”
The word “centuries” contains 3 syllables, divided as cen · tu · ries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "centuries" have?
"centuries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "centuries" into syllables?
"centuries" is divided into syllables as: cen · tu · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "centuries"?
The Scrabble score for "centuries" is 11 points.
Using “centuries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "centuries" (cen · tu · 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, “centuries” 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 “centuries”
The letters in “centuries” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ceintures, enuretics.