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