How many syllables in “sorceress”?
syllables in "sorceress"
Word details
Syllables
3
sor · ce · ress
Letters
9
s · o · r · c · e · r · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sorceress”
The word “sorceress” contains 3 syllables, divided as sor · ce · ress. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sorceress" have?
"sorceress" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sorceress" into syllables?
"sorceress" is divided into syllables as: sor · ce · ress.
What is the Scrabble score for "sorceress"?
The Scrabble score for "sorceress" is 11 points.
Using “sorceress” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sorceress" (sor · ce · ress) 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, “sorceress” 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 “sorceress”
The letters in “sorceress” can be rearranged to spell one other word: recrosses.