How many syllables in “languages”?
syllables in "languages"
Word details
Syllables
3
lan · gua · ges
Letters
9
l · a · n · g · u · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “languages”
The word “languages” contains 3 syllables, divided as lan · gua · ges. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "languages" have?
"languages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "languages" into syllables?
"languages" is divided into syllables as: lan · gua · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "languages"?
The Scrabble score for "languages" is 11 points.
Using “languages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "languages" (lan · gua · ges) 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, “languages” is worth 11 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 “languages”
The letters in “languages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: slanguage.