How many syllables in “chandeliers”?
syllables in "chandeliers"
Word details
Syllables
3
chan · de · liers
Letters
11
c · h · a · n · d · e · l · i · e · r · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “chandeliers”
The word “chandeliers” contains 3 syllables, divided as chan · de · liers. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chandeliers" have?
"chandeliers" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chandeliers" into syllables?
"chandeliers" is divided into syllables as: chan · de · liers.
What is the Scrabble score for "chandeliers"?
The Scrabble score for "chandeliers" is 17 points.
Using “chandeliers” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chandeliers" (chan · de · liers) 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, “chandeliers” is worth 17 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 “chandeliers”
The letters in “chandeliers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chandleries.