How many syllables in “scourges”?
syllables in "scourges"
Word details
Syllables
2
scour · ges
Letters
8
s · c · o · u · r · g · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “scourges”
The word “scourges” contains 2 syllables, divided as scour · ges. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scourges" have?
"scourges" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "scourges" into syllables?
"scourges" is divided into syllables as: scour · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "scourges"?
The Scrabble score for "scourges" is 11 points.
Using “scourges” in writing
Two-syllable words like "scourges" (scour · ges) 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, “scourges” 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 “scourges”
The letters in “scourges” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scrouges.