How many syllables in “percales”?
syllables in "percales"
Word details
Syllables
3
per · ca · les
Letters
8
p · e · r · c · a · l · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “percales”
The word “percales” contains 3 syllables, divided as per · ca · les. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "percales" have?
"percales" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "percales" into syllables?
"percales" is divided into syllables as: per · ca · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "percales"?
The Scrabble score for "percales" is 12 points.
Using “percales” in writing
Three-syllable words like "percales" (per · ca · les) 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, “percales” is worth 12 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 “percales”
The letters in “percales” can be rearranged to spell one other word: replaces.