How many syllables in “merceries”?
syllables in "merceries"
Word details
Syllables
3
mer · ce · ries
Letters
9
m · e · r · c · e · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “merceries”
The word “merceries” contains 3 syllables, divided as mer · ce · ries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "merceries" have?
"merceries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "merceries" into syllables?
"merceries" is divided into syllables as: mer · ce · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "merceries"?
The Scrabble score for "merceries" is 13 points.
Using “merceries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "merceries" (mer · ce · ries) 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, “merceries” is worth 13 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 “merceries”
The letters in “merceries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mercerise.