How many syllables in “adhere”?
syllables in "adhere"
Word details
Syllables
2
adh · ere
Letters
6
a · d · h · e · r · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “adhere”
The word “adhere” contains 2 syllables, divided as adh · ere. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adhere" have?
"adhere" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "adhere" into syllables?
"adhere" is divided into syllables as: adh · ere.
What is the Scrabble score for "adhere"?
The Scrabble score for "adhere" is 10 points.
Using “adhere” in writing
Two-syllable words like "adhere" (adh · ere) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “adhere” is worth 10 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 “adhere”
The letters in “adhere” can be rearranged to spell one other word: header.