How many syllables in “empathies”?
syllables in "empathies"
Word details
Syllables
3
em · pat · hies
Letters
9
e · m · p · a · t · h · i · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “empathies”
The word “empathies” contains 3 syllables, divided as em · pat · hies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "empathies" have?
"empathies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "empathies" into syllables?
"empathies" is divided into syllables as: em · pat · hies.
What is the Scrabble score for "empathies"?
The Scrabble score for "empathies" is 16 points.
Using “empathies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "empathies" (em · pat · hies) 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, “empathies” is worth 16 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 “empathies”
The letters in “empathies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: empathise.