How many syllables in “oracles”?
syllables in "oracles"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · ra · cles
Letters
7
o · r · a · c · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “oracles”
The word “oracles” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · ra · cles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oracles" have?
"oracles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "oracles" into syllables?
"oracles" is divided into syllables as: o · ra · cles.
What is the Scrabble score for "oracles"?
The Scrabble score for "oracles" is 9 points.
Using “oracles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "oracles" (o · ra · cles) 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, “oracles” is worth 9 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 “oracles”
The letters in “oracles” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: claroes, coalers, escolar, recoals, solacer.