How many syllables in “reliances”?
syllables in "reliances"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · lian · ces
Letters
9
r · e · l · i · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “reliances”
The word “reliances” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · lian · ces. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reliances" have?
"reliances" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "reliances" into syllables?
"reliances" is divided into syllables as: re · lian · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "reliances"?
The Scrabble score for "reliances" is 11 points.
Using “reliances” in writing
Three-syllable words like "reliances" (re · lian · ces) 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, “reliances” is worth 11 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 “reliances”
The letters in “reliances” can be rearranged to spell one other word: larcenies.