How many syllables in “murderees”?
syllables in "murderees"
Word details
Syllables
3
mur · de · rees
Letters
9
m · u · r · d · e · r · e · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “murderees”
The word “murderees” contains 3 syllables, divided as mur · de · rees. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "murderees" have?
"murderees" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "murderees" into syllables?
"murderees" is divided into syllables as: mur · de · rees.
What is the Scrabble score for "murderees"?
The Scrabble score for "murderees" is 12 points.
Using “murderees” in writing
Three-syllable words like "murderees" (mur · de · rees) 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, “murderees” 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.