How many syllables in “plagiarise”?
syllables in "plagiarise"
Word details
Syllables
3
plag · iari · se
Letters
10
p · l · a · g · i · a · r · i · s · e
Scrabble
13
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About the word “plagiarise”
The word “plagiarise” contains 3 syllables, divided as plag · iari · se. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "plagiarise" have?
"plagiarise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "plagiarise" into syllables?
"plagiarise" is divided into syllables as: plag · iari · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "plagiarise"?
The Scrabble score for "plagiarise" is 13 points.
Using “plagiarise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "plagiarise" (plag · iari · se) 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, “plagiarise” is worth 13 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 “plagiarise”
The letters in “plagiarise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: plagiaries.