How many syllables in “licenses”?
syllables in "licenses"
Word details
Syllables
2
lice · nses
Letters
8
l · i · c · e · n · s · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “licenses”
The word “licenses” contains 2 syllables, divided as lice · nses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "licenses" have?
"licenses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "licenses" into syllables?
"licenses" is divided into syllables as: lice · nses.
What is the Scrabble score for "licenses"?
The Scrabble score for "licenses" is 10 points.
Using “licenses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "licenses" (lice · nses) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “licenses” is worth 10 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 “licenses”
The letters in “licenses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: silences.