How many syllables in “heretics”?
syllables in "heretics"
Word details
Syllables
3
he · re · tics
Letters
8
h · e · r · e · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “heretics”
The word “heretics” contains 3 syllables, divided as he · re · tics. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heretics" have?
"heretics" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "heretics" into syllables?
"heretics" is divided into syllables as: he · re · tics.
What is the Scrabble score for "heretics"?
The Scrabble score for "heretics" is 13 points.
Using “heretics” in writing
Three-syllable words like "heretics" (he · re · tics) 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, “heretics” is worth 13 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 “heretics”
The letters in “heretics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chestier.