How many syllables in “services”?
syllables in "services"
Word details
Syllables
3
ser · vi · ces
Letters
8
s · e · r · v · i · c · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “services”
The word “services” contains 3 syllables, divided as ser · vi · ces. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "services" have?
"services" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "services" into syllables?
"services" is divided into syllables as: ser · vi · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "services"?
The Scrabble score for "services" is 13 points.
Using “services” in writing
Three-syllable words like "services" (ser · vi · 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, “services” is worth 13 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 “services”
The letters in “services” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scrieves.