How many syllables in “strategies”?
syllables in "strategies"
Word details
Syllables
3
stra · te · gies
Letters
10
s · t · r · a · t · e · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “strategies”
The word “strategies” contains 3 syllables, divided as stra · te · gies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "strategies" have?
"strategies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "strategies" into syllables?
"strategies" is divided into syllables as: stra · te · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "strategies"?
The Scrabble score for "strategies" is 11 points.
Using “strategies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "strategies" (stra · te · gies) 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, “strategies” 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.