How many syllables in “fruitcakes”?
syllables in "fruitcakes"
Word details
Syllables
3
fruit · ca · kes
Letters
10
f · r · u · i · t · c · a · k · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “fruitcakes”
The word “fruitcakes” contains 3 syllables, divided as fruit · ca · kes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fruitcakes" have?
"fruitcakes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "fruitcakes" into syllables?
"fruitcakes" is divided into syllables as: fruit · ca · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "fruitcakes"?
The Scrabble score for "fruitcakes" is 19 points.
Using “fruitcakes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "fruitcakes" (fruit · ca · kes) 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, “fruitcakes” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.