How many syllables in “closures”?
syllables in "closures"
Word details
Syllables
3
clo · su · res
Letters
8
c · l · o · s · u · r · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “closures”
The word “closures” contains 3 syllables, divided as clo · su · res. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "closures" have?
"closures" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "closures" into syllables?
"closures" is divided into syllables as: clo · su · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "closures"?
The Scrabble score for "closures" is 10 points.
Using “closures” in writing
Three-syllable words like "closures" (clo · su · res) 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, “closures” is worth 10 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 “closures”
The letters in “closures” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sclerous.