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