How many syllables in “narcolepsies”?
syllables in "narcolepsies"
Word details
Syllables
4
nar · co · lep · sies
Letters
12
n · a · r · c · o · l · e · p · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “narcolepsies”
The word “narcolepsies” contains 4 syllables, divided as nar · co · lep · sies. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "narcolepsies" have?
"narcolepsies" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "narcolepsies" into syllables?
"narcolepsies" is divided into syllables as: nar · co · lep · sies.
What is the Scrabble score for "narcolepsies"?
The Scrabble score for "narcolepsies" is 16 points.
Using “narcolepsies” in writing
Four-syllable words like "narcolepsies" (nar · co · lep · sies) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “narcolepsies” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “narcolepsies”
The letters in “narcolepsies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: precessional.