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