How many syllables in “pedantries”?
syllables in "pedantries"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · dan · tries
Letters
10
p · e · d · a · n · t · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pedantries”
The word “pedantries” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · dan · tries. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pedantries" have?
"pedantries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pedantries" into syllables?
"pedantries" is divided into syllables as: pe · dan · tries.
What is the Scrabble score for "pedantries"?
The Scrabble score for "pedantries" is 13 points.
Using “pedantries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pedantries" (pe · dan · tries) 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, “pedantries” 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 “pedantries”
The letters in “pedantries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pedestrian.