How many syllables in “sympathies”?
syllables in "sympathies"
Word details
Syllables
3
sym · pat · hies
Letters
10
s · y · m · p · a · t · h · i · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “sympathies”
The word “sympathies” contains 3 syllables, divided as sym · pat · hies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sympathies" have?
"sympathies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sympathies" into syllables?
"sympathies" is divided into syllables as: sym · pat · hies.
What is the Scrabble score for "sympathies"?
The Scrabble score for "sympathies" is 20 points.
Using “sympathies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sympathies" (sym · pat · hies) 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, “sympathies” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “sympathies”
The letters in “sympathies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sympathise.