How many syllables in “legacies”?
syllables in "legacies"
Word details
Syllables
3
le · ga · cies
Letters
8
l · e · g · a · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “legacies”
The word “legacies” contains 3 syllables, divided as le · ga · cies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "legacies" have?
"legacies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "legacies" into syllables?
"legacies" is divided into syllables as: le · ga · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "legacies"?
The Scrabble score for "legacies" is 11 points.
Using “legacies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "legacies" (le · ga · cies) 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, “legacies” 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 “legacies”
The letters in “legacies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: elegiacs.