How many syllables in “adobes”?
syllables in "adobes"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · do · bes
Letters
6
a · d · o · b · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “adobes”
The word “adobes” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · do · bes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adobes" have?
"adobes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adobes" into syllables?
"adobes" is divided into syllables as: a · do · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "adobes"?
The Scrabble score for "adobes" is 9 points.
Using “adobes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adobes" (a · do · bes) 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, “adobes” is worth 9 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 “adobes”
The letters in “adobes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abodes.