How many syllables in “subsidies”?
syllables in "subsidies"
Word details
Syllables
3
sub · si · dies
Letters
9
s · u · b · s · i · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “subsidies”
The word “subsidies” contains 3 syllables, divided as sub · si · dies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "subsidies" have?
"subsidies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "subsidies" into syllables?
"subsidies" is divided into syllables as: sub · si · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "subsidies"?
The Scrabble score for "subsidies" is 12 points.
Using “subsidies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "subsidies" (sub · si · dies) 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, “subsidies” is worth 12 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 “subsidies”
The letters in “subsidies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: subsidise.