How many syllables in “replies”?
syllables in "replies"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · plies
Letters
7
r · e · p · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “replies”
The word “replies” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · plies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "replies" have?
"replies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "replies" into syllables?
"replies" is divided into syllables as: re · plies.
What is the Scrabble score for "replies"?
The Scrabble score for "replies" is 9 points.
Using “replies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "replies" (re · plies) 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, “replies” is worth 9 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 “replies”
The letters in “replies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spieler.