How many syllables in “chantries”?
syllables in "chantries"
Word details
Syllables
2
chan · tries
Letters
9
c · h · a · n · t · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “chantries”
The word “chantries” contains 2 syllables, divided as chan · tries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chantries" have?
"chantries" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chantries" into syllables?
"chantries" is divided into syllables as: chan · tries.
What is the Scrabble score for "chantries"?
The Scrabble score for "chantries" is 14 points.
Using “chantries” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chantries" (chan · tries) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “chantries” 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 “chantries”
The letters in “chantries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: snatchier.