How many syllables in “panties”?
syllables in "panties"
Word details
Syllables
2
pan · ties
Letters
7
p · a · n · t · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “panties”
The word “panties” contains 2 syllables, divided as pan · ties. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "panties" have?
"panties" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "panties" into syllables?
"panties" is divided into syllables as: pan · ties.
What is the Scrabble score for "panties"?
The Scrabble score for "panties" is 9 points.
Using “panties” in writing
Two-syllable words like "panties" (pan · ties) 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, “panties” 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 “panties”
The letters in “panties” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: patines, sapient, spinate.