How many syllables in “ironies”?
syllables in "ironies"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · ro · nies
Letters
7
i · r · o · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “ironies”
The word “ironies” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · ro · nies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ironies" have?
"ironies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ironies" into syllables?
"ironies" is divided into syllables as: i · ro · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "ironies"?
The Scrabble score for "ironies" is 7 points.
Using “ironies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ironies" (i · ro · 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, “ironies” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ironies”
The letters in “ironies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: noisier.