How many syllables in “dormancies”?
syllables in "dormancies"
Word details
Syllables
3
dor · man · cies
Letters
10
d · o · r · m · a · n · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “dormancies”
The word “dormancies” contains 3 syllables, divided as dor · man · cies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dormancies" have?
"dormancies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dormancies" into syllables?
"dormancies" is divided into syllables as: dor · man · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "dormancies"?
The Scrabble score for "dormancies" is 15 points.
Using “dormancies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dormancies" (dor · man · cies) 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, “dormancies” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “dormancies”
The letters in “dormancies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mordancies.