How many syllables in “messages”?
syllables in "messages"
Word details
Syllables
3
mes · sa · ges
Letters
8
m · e · s · s · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “messages”
The word “messages” contains 3 syllables, divided as mes · sa · ges. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "messages" have?
"messages" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "messages" into syllables?
"messages" is divided into syllables as: mes · sa · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "messages"?
The Scrabble score for "messages" is 11 points.
Using “messages” in writing
Three-syllable words like "messages" (mes · sa · 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, “messages” 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 “messages”
The letters in “messages” can be rearranged to spell one other word: megasses.