How many syllables in “hatcheries”?
syllables in "hatcheries"
Word details
Syllables
3
hat · che · ries
Letters
10
h · a · t · c · h · e · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “hatcheries”
The word “hatcheries” contains 3 syllables, divided as hat · che · ries. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hatcheries" have?
"hatcheries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hatcheries" into syllables?
"hatcheries" is divided into syllables as: hat · che · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "hatcheries"?
The Scrabble score for "hatcheries" is 18 points.
Using “hatcheries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hatcheries" (hat · che · ries) 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, “hatcheries” is worth 18 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 “hatcheries”
The letters in “hatcheries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thearchies.