How many syllables in “murderesses”?
syllables in "murderesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
murd · eres · ses
Letters
11
m · u · r · d · e · r · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “murderesses”
The word “murderesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as murd · eres · ses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "murderesses" have?
"murderesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "murderesses" into syllables?
"murderesses" is divided into syllables as: murd · eres · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "murderesses"?
The Scrabble score for "murderesses" is 14 points.
Using “murderesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "murderesses" (murd · eres · ses) 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, “murderesses” is worth 14 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.