How many syllables in “vortices”?
syllables in "vortices"
Word details
Syllables
3
vor · ti · ces
Letters
8
v · o · r · t · i · c · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “vortices”
The word “vortices” contains 3 syllables, divided as vor · ti · ces. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vortices" have?
"vortices" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "vortices" into syllables?
"vortices" is divided into syllables as: vor · ti · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "vortices"?
The Scrabble score for "vortices" is 13 points.
Using “vortices” in writing
Three-syllable words like "vortices" (vor · ti · ces) 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, “vortices” is worth 13 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 “vortices”
The letters in “vortices” can be rearranged to spell one other word: evictors.