How many syllables in “pharisees”?
syllables in "pharisees"
Word details
Syllables
3
pha · ri · sees
Letters
9
p · h · a · r · i · s · e · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “pharisees”
The word “pharisees” contains 3 syllables, divided as pha · ri · sees. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pharisees" have?
"pharisees" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pharisees" into syllables?
"pharisees" is divided into syllables as: pha · ri · sees.
What is the Scrabble score for "pharisees"?
The Scrabble score for "pharisees" is 14 points.
Using “pharisees” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pharisees" (pha · ri · sees) 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, “pharisees” is worth 14 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 “pharisees”
The letters in “pharisees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: apheresis.