How many syllables in “chalices”?
syllables in "chalices"
Word details
Syllables
3
cha · li · ces
Letters
8
c · h · a · l · i · c · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “chalices”
The word “chalices” contains 3 syllables, divided as cha · li · ces. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chalices" have?
"chalices" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chalices" into syllables?
"chalices" is divided into syllables as: cha · li · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "chalices"?
The Scrabble score for "chalices" is 15 points.
Using “chalices” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chalices" (cha · li · 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, “chalices” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “chalices”
The letters in “chalices” can be rearranged to spell one other word: caliches.