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