How many syllables in “silences”?
syllables in "silences"
Word details
Syllables
3
si · len · ces
Letters
8
s · i · l · e · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “silences”
The word “silences” contains 3 syllables, divided as si · len · ces. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "silences" have?
"silences" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "silences" into syllables?
"silences" is divided into syllables as: si · len · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "silences"?
The Scrabble score for "silences" is 10 points.
Using “silences” in writing
Three-syllable words like "silences" (si · len · 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, “silences” is worth 10 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 “silences”
The letters in “silences” can be rearranged to spell one other word: licenses.