How many syllables in “adheres”?
syllables in "adheres"
Word details
Syllables
3
ad · he · res
Letters
7
a · d · h · e · r · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “adheres”
The word “adheres” contains 3 syllables, divided as ad · he · res. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adheres" have?
"adheres" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adheres" into syllables?
"adheres" is divided into syllables as: ad · he · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "adheres"?
The Scrabble score for "adheres" is 11 points.
Using “adheres” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adheres" (ad · he · res) 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, “adheres” is worth 11 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 “adheres”
The letters in “adheres” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: headers, hearsed, sheared.