How many syllables in “surgeries”?
syllables in "surgeries"
Word details
Syllables
3
sur · ge · ries
Letters
9
s · u · r · g · e · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “surgeries”
The word “surgeries” contains 3 syllables, divided as sur · ge · ries. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "surgeries" have?
"surgeries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "surgeries" into syllables?
"surgeries" is divided into syllables as: sur · ge · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "surgeries"?
The Scrabble score for "surgeries" is 10 points.
Using “surgeries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "surgeries" (sur · ge · ries) 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, “surgeries” 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 “surgeries”
The letters in “surgeries” can be rearranged to spell one other word: regisseur.