How many syllables in “offices”?
syllables in "offices"
Word details
Syllables
3
of · fi · ces
Letters
7
o · f · f · i · c · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “offices”
The word “offices” contains 3 syllables, divided as of · fi · ces. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "offices" have?
"offices" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "offices" into syllables?
"offices" is divided into syllables as: of · fi · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "offices"?
The Scrabble score for "offices" is 15 points.
Using “offices” in writing
Three-syllable words like "offices" (of · fi · ces) 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, “offices” is worth 15 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 “offices”
The letters in “offices” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coiffes.