How many syllables in “surgery”?
syllables in "surgery"
Word details
Syllables
3
sur · ge · ry
Letters
7
s · u · r · g · e · r · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “surgery”
The word “surgery” contains 3 syllables, divided as sur · ge · ry. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "surgery" have?
"surgery" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "surgery" into syllables?
"surgery" is divided into syllables as: sur · ge · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "surgery"?
The Scrabble score for "surgery" is 11 points.
Using “surgery” in writing
Three-syllable words like "surgery" (sur · ge · ry) 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, “surgery” 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.