How many syllables in “doctrines”?
syllables in "doctrines"
Word details
Syllables
3
doc · tri · nes
Letters
9
d · o · c · t · r · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “doctrines”
The word “doctrines” contains 3 syllables, divided as doc · tri · nes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doctrines" have?
"doctrines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "doctrines" into syllables?
"doctrines" is divided into syllables as: doc · tri · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "doctrines"?
The Scrabble score for "doctrines" is 12 points.
Using “doctrines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "doctrines" (doc · tri · nes) 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, “doctrines” is worth 12 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 “doctrines”
The letters in “doctrines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: centroids.