How many syllables in “plexuses”?
syllables in "plexuses"
Word details
Syllables
2
plex · uses
Letters
8
p · l · e · x · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “plexuses”
The word “plexuses” contains 2 syllables, divided as plex · uses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "plexuses" have?
"plexuses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "plexuses" into syllables?
"plexuses" is divided into syllables as: plex · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "plexuses"?
The Scrabble score for "plexuses" is 17 points.
Using “plexuses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "plexuses" (plex · uses) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “plexuses” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “plexuses”
The letters in “plexuses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: expulses.