How many syllables in “signified”?
syllables in "signified"
Word details
Syllables
3
sig · ni · fied
Letters
9
s · i · g · n · i · f · i · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “signified”
The word “signified” contains 3 syllables, divided as sig · ni · fied. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "signified" have?
"signified" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "signified" into syllables?
"signified" is divided into syllables as: sig · ni · fied.
What is the Scrabble score for "signified"?
The Scrabble score for "signified" is 14 points.
Using “signified” in writing
Three-syllable words like "signified" (sig · ni · fied) 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, “signified” is worth 14 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 “signified”
The letters in “signified” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dignifies.