How many syllables in “testifies”?
syllables in "testifies"
Word details
Syllables
3
te · sti · fies
Letters
9
t · e · s · t · i · f · i · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “testifies”
The word “testifies” contains 3 syllables, divided as te · sti · fies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "testifies" have?
"testifies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "testifies" into syllables?
"testifies" is divided into syllables as: te · sti · fies.
What is the Scrabble score for "testifies"?
The Scrabble score for "testifies" is 12 points.
Using “testifies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "testifies" (te · sti · fies) 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, “testifies” 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 “testifies”
The letters in “testifies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: feistiest.