How many syllables in “elegiacs”?
syllables in "elegiacs"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · le · giacs
Letters
8
e · l · e · g · i · a · c · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “elegiacs”
The word “elegiacs” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · le · giacs. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "elegiacs" have?
"elegiacs" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "elegiacs" into syllables?
"elegiacs" is divided into syllables as: e · le · giacs.
What is the Scrabble score for "elegiacs"?
The Scrabble score for "elegiacs" is 11 points.
Using “elegiacs” in writing
Three-syllable words like "elegiacs" (e · le · giacs) 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, “elegiacs” 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 “elegiacs”
The letters in “elegiacs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: legacies.