How many syllables in “penuries”?
syllables in "penuries"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · nu · ries
Letters
8
p · e · n · u · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “penuries”
The word “penuries” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · nu · ries. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "penuries" have?
"penuries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "penuries" into syllables?
"penuries" is divided into syllables as: pe · nu · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "penuries"?
The Scrabble score for "penuries" is 10 points.
Using “penuries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "penuries" (pe · nu · ries) 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, “penuries” is worth 10 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 “penuries”
The letters in “penuries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resupine.