How many syllables in “ebonies”?
syllables in "ebonies"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · bo · nies
Letters
7
e · b · o · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “ebonies”
The word “ebonies” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · bo · nies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ebonies" have?
"ebonies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ebonies" into syllables?
"ebonies" is divided into syllables as: e · bo · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "ebonies"?
The Scrabble score for "ebonies" is 9 points.
Using “ebonies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ebonies" (e · bo · nies) 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, “ebonies” is worth 9 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 “ebonies”
The letters in “ebonies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ebonise.