How many syllables in “pharmacies”?
syllables in "pharmacies"
Word details
Syllables
3
phar · ma · cies
Letters
10
p · h · a · r · m · a · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “pharmacies”
The word “pharmacies” contains 3 syllables, divided as phar · ma · cies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pharmacies" have?
"pharmacies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pharmacies" into syllables?
"pharmacies" is divided into syllables as: phar · ma · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "pharmacies"?
The Scrabble score for "pharmacies" is 19 points.
Using “pharmacies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pharmacies" (phar · ma · cies) 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, “pharmacies” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.