How many syllables in “magpies”?
syllables in "magpies"
Word details
Syllables
2
mag · pies
Letters
7
m · a · g · p · i · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “magpies”
The word “magpies” contains 2 syllables, divided as mag · pies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "magpies" have?
"magpies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "magpies" into syllables?
"magpies" is divided into syllables as: mag · pies.
What is the Scrabble score for "magpies"?
The Scrabble score for "magpies" is 12 points.
Using “magpies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "magpies" (mag · pies) 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, “magpies” 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 “magpies”
The letters in “magpies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mispage.