How many syllables in “parceled”?
syllables in "parceled"
Word details
Syllables
2
parc · eled
Letters
8
p · a · r · c · e · l · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “parceled”
The word “parceled” contains 2 syllables, divided as parc · eled. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parceled" have?
"parceled" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "parceled" into syllables?
"parceled" is divided into syllables as: parc · eled.
What is the Scrabble score for "parceled"?
The Scrabble score for "parceled" is 13 points.
Using “parceled” in writing
Two-syllable words like "parceled" (parc · eled) 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, “parceled” is worth 13 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 “parceled”
The letters in “parceled” can be rearranged to spell one other word: replaced.