How many syllables in “veterinaries”?
syllables in "veterinaries"
Word details
Syllables
5
ve · te · ri · na · ries
Letters
12
v · e · t · e · r · i · n · a · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “veterinaries”
The word “veterinaries” contains 5 syllables, divided as ve · te · ri · na · ries. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "veterinaries" have?
"veterinaries" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "veterinaries" into syllables?
"veterinaries" is divided into syllables as: ve · te · ri · na · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "veterinaries"?
The Scrabble score for "veterinaries" is 15 points.
Using “veterinaries” in writing
"veterinaries" (ve · te · ri · na · ries) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “veterinaries” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.