How many syllables in “complies”?
syllables in "complies"
Word details
Syllables
2
com · plies
Letters
8
c · o · m · p · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “complies”
The word “complies” contains 2 syllables, divided as com · plies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "complies" have?
"complies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "complies" into syllables?
"complies" is divided into syllables as: com · plies.
What is the Scrabble score for "complies"?
The Scrabble score for "complies" is 14 points.
Using “complies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "complies" (com · plies) 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, “complies” 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 “complies”
The letters in “complies” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: compiles, polemics.