How many syllables in “displaces”?
syllables in "displaces"
Word details
Syllables
3
di · spla · ces
Letters
9
d · i · s · p · l · a · c · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “displaces”
The word “displaces” contains 3 syllables, divided as di · spla · ces. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "displaces" have?
"displaces" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "displaces" into syllables?
"displaces" is divided into syllables as: di · spla · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "displaces"?
The Scrabble score for "displaces" is 14 points.
Using “displaces” in writing
Three-syllable words like "displaces" (di · spla · ces) 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, “displaces” 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 “displaces”
The letters in “displaces” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slipcased.