How many syllables in “necropsies”?
syllables in "necropsies"
Word details
Syllables
3
ne · crop · sies
Letters
10
n · e · c · r · o · p · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “necropsies”
The word “necropsies” contains 3 syllables, divided as ne · crop · sies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "necropsies" have?
"necropsies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "necropsies" into syllables?
"necropsies" is divided into syllables as: ne · crop · sies.
What is the Scrabble score for "necropsies"?
The Scrabble score for "necropsies" is 14 points.
Using “necropsies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "necropsies" (ne · crop · sies) 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, “necropsies” 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.
Anagrams of “necropsies”
The letters in “necropsies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: precession.