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How many syllables in “luminaries”?

4

syllables in "luminaries"

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Word details

Syllables

4

lu · mi · na · ries

Letters

10

l · u · m · i · n · a · r · i · e · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
u1
m3
i1
n1
a1
r1
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “luminaries

The word luminaries contains 4 syllables, divided as lu · mi · na · ries. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "luminaries" have?

"luminaries" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "luminaries" into syllables?

"luminaries" is divided into syllables as: lu · mi · na · ries.

What is the Scrabble score for "luminaries"?

The Scrabble score for "luminaries" is 12 points.

Using “luminaries” in writing

Four-syllable words like "luminaries" (lu · mi · na · ries) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, luminaries is worth 12 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 “luminaries

The letters in luminaries can be rearranged to spell one other word: luminaires.

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