How many syllables in “patencies”?
syllables in "patencies"
Word details
Syllables
3
pa · ten · cies
Letters
9
p · a · t · e · n · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “patencies”
The word “patencies” contains 3 syllables, divided as pa · ten · cies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "patencies" have?
"patencies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "patencies" into syllables?
"patencies" is divided into syllables as: pa · ten · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "patencies"?
The Scrabble score for "patencies" is 13 points.
Using “patencies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "patencies" (pa · ten · cies) 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, “patencies” 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 “patencies”
The letters in “patencies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: patiences.