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