How many syllables in “pansies”?
syllables in "pansies"
Word details
Syllables
2
pan · sies
Letters
7
p · a · n · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “pansies”
The word “pansies” contains 2 syllables, divided as pan · sies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pansies" have?
"pansies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pansies" into syllables?
"pansies" is divided into syllables as: pan · sies.
What is the Scrabble score for "pansies"?
The Scrabble score for "pansies" is 9 points.
Using “pansies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pansies" (pan · sies) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pansies” 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 “pansies”
The letters in “pansies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sapiens.