How many syllables in “companies”?
syllables in "companies"
Word details
Syllables
3
com · pa · nies
Letters
9
c · o · m · p · a · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “companies”
The word “companies” contains 3 syllables, divided as com · pa · nies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "companies" have?
"companies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "companies" into syllables?
"companies" is divided into syllables as: com · pa · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "companies"?
The Scrabble score for "companies" is 15 points.
Using “companies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "companies" (com · pa · nies) 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, “companies” is worth 15 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 “companies”
The letters in “companies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: campesino.