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