How many syllables in “marriages”?
syllables in "marriages"
Word details
Syllables
3
mar · ria · ges
Letters
9
m · a · r · r · i · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “marriages”
The word “marriages” contains 3 syllables, divided as mar · ria · ges. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "marriages" have?
"marriages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "marriages" into syllables?
"marriages" is divided into syllables as: mar · ria · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "marriages"?
The Scrabble score for "marriages" is 12 points.
Using “marriages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "marriages" (mar · ria · 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, “marriages” 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 “marriages”
The letters in “marriages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gramaries.