How many syllables in “circles”?
syllables in "circles"
Word details
Syllables
2
cir · cles
Letters
7
c · i · r · c · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “circles”
The word “circles” contains 2 syllables, divided as cir · cles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "circles" have?
"circles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "circles" into syllables?
"circles" is divided into syllables as: cir · cles.
What is the Scrabble score for "circles"?
The Scrabble score for "circles" is 11 points.
Using “circles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "circles" (cir · cles) 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, “circles” 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 “circles”
The letters in “circles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: clerics.