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