How many syllables in “sepulchres”?
syllables in "sepulchres"
Word details
Syllables
3
se · pul · chres
Letters
10
s · e · p · u · l · c · h · r · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “sepulchres”
The word “sepulchres” contains 3 syllables, divided as se · pul · chres. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sepulchres" have?
"sepulchres" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sepulchres" into syllables?
"sepulchres" is divided into syllables as: se · pul · chres.
What is the Scrabble score for "sepulchres"?
The Scrabble score for "sepulchres" is 17 points.
Using “sepulchres” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sepulchres" (se · pul · chres) 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, “sepulchres” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “sepulchres”
The letters in “sepulchres” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sepulchers.