How many syllables in “parges”?
syllables in "parges"
Word details
Syllables
2
par · ges
Letters
6
p · a · r · g · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “parges”
The word “parges” contains 2 syllables, divided as par · ges. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parges" have?
"parges" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "parges" into syllables?
"parges" is divided into syllables as: par · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "parges"?
The Scrabble score for "parges" is 9 points.
Using “parges” in writing
Two-syllable words like "parges" (par · ges) 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, “parges” 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 “parges”
The letters in “parges” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: gapers, gasper, grapes, pagers, sparge.