How many syllables in “melodies”?
syllables in "melodies"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · lo · dies
Letters
8
m · e · l · o · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “melodies”
The word “melodies” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · lo · dies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melodies" have?
"melodies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "melodies" into syllables?
"melodies" is divided into syllables as: me · lo · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "melodies"?
The Scrabble score for "melodies" is 11 points.
Using “melodies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "melodies" (me · lo · dies) 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, “melodies” 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 “melodies”
The letters in “melodies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: melodise.