How many syllables in “energies”?
syllables in "energies"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · ner · gies
Letters
8
e · n · e · r · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “energies”
The word “energies” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · ner · gies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "energies" have?
"energies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "energies" into syllables?
"energies" is divided into syllables as: e · ner · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "energies"?
The Scrabble score for "energies" is 9 points.
Using “energies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "energies" (e · ner · gies) 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, “energies” 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 “energies”
The letters in “energies” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: energise, greenies, reseeing.