How many syllables in “energy”?
syllables in "energy"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · ner · gy
Letters
6
e · n · e · r · g · y
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “energy”
The word “energy” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · ner · gy. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "energy" have?
"energy" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "energy" into syllables?
"energy" is divided into syllables as: e · ner · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "energy"?
The Scrabble score for "energy" is 10 points.
Using “energy” in writing
Three-syllable words like "energy" (e · ner · gy) 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, “energy” is worth 10 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 “energy”
The letters in “energy” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: greeny, gyrene.