How many syllables in “edify”?
syllables in "edify"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · di · fy
Letters
5
e · d · i · f · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “edify”
The word “edify” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · di · fy. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edify" have?
"edify" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "edify" into syllables?
"edify" is divided into syllables as: e · di · fy.
What is the Scrabble score for "edify"?
The Scrabble score for "edify" is 12 points.
Using “edify” in writing
Three-syllable words like "edify" (e · di · fy) 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, “edify” 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 “edify”
The letters in “edify” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deify.