How many syllables in “urines”?
syllables in "urines"
Word details
Syllables
3
u · ri · nes
Letters
6
u · r · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “urines”
The word “urines” contains 3 syllables, divided as u · ri · nes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "urines" have?
"urines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "urines" into syllables?
"urines" is divided into syllables as: u · ri · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "urines"?
The Scrabble score for "urines" is 6 points.
Using “urines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "urines" (u · ri · nes) 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, “urines” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “urines”
The letters in “urines” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: insure, inures, rusine, ursine.