How many syllables in “primaries”?
syllables in "primaries"
Word details
Syllables
3
pri · ma · ries
Letters
9
p · r · i · m · a · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “primaries”
The word “primaries” contains 3 syllables, divided as pri · ma · ries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "primaries" have?
"primaries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "primaries" into syllables?
"primaries" is divided into syllables as: pri · ma · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "primaries"?
The Scrabble score for "primaries" is 13 points.
Using “primaries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "primaries" (pri · ma · ries) 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, “primaries” 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 “primaries”
The letters in “primaries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: impairers.