How many syllables in “jeopardies”?
syllables in "jeopardies"
Word details
Syllables
3
jeo · par · dies
Letters
10
j · e · o · p · a · r · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “jeopardies”
The word “jeopardies” contains 3 syllables, divided as jeo · par · dies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "jeopardies" have?
"jeopardies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "jeopardies" into syllables?
"jeopardies" is divided into syllables as: jeo · par · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "jeopardies"?
The Scrabble score for "jeopardies" is 20 points.
Using “jeopardies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "jeopardies" (jeo · par · dies) 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, “jeopardies” is worth 20 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 “jeopardies”
The letters in “jeopardies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: jeopardise.