How many syllables in “confederacies”?
syllables in "confederacies"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · fe · de · ra · cies
Letters
13
c · o · n · f · e · d · e · r · a · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “confederacies”
The word “confederacies” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · fe · de · ra · cies. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "confederacies" have?
"confederacies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "confederacies" into syllables?
"confederacies" is divided into syllables as: con · fe · de · ra · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "confederacies"?
The Scrabble score for "confederacies" is 21 points.
Using “confederacies” in writing
"confederacies" (con · fe · de · ra · cies) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “confederacies” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.