How many syllables in “edifies”?
syllables in "edifies"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · di · fies
Letters
7
e · d · i · f · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “edifies”
The word “edifies” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · di · fies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edifies" have?
"edifies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "edifies" into syllables?
"edifies" is divided into syllables as: e · di · fies.
What is the Scrabble score for "edifies"?
The Scrabble score for "edifies" is 11 points.
Using “edifies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "edifies" (e · di · fies) 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, “edifies” is worth 11 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 “edifies”
The letters in “edifies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deifies.