How many syllables in “directories”?
syllables in "directories"
Word details
Syllables
4
di · rec · to · ries
Letters
11
d · i · r · e · c · t · o · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “directories”
The word “directories” contains 4 syllables, divided as di · rec · to · ries. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "directories" have?
"directories" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "directories" into syllables?
"directories" is divided into syllables as: di · rec · to · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "directories"?
The Scrabble score for "directories" is 14 points.
Using “directories” in writing
Four-syllable words like "directories" (di · rec · to · ries) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “directories” 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 “directories”
The letters in “directories” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cordierites.