How many syllables in “adores”?
syllables in "adores"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · do · res
Letters
6
a · d · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “adores”
The word “adores” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · do · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adores" have?
"adores" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adores" into syllables?
"adores" is divided into syllables as: a · do · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "adores"?
The Scrabble score for "adores" is 7 points.
Using “adores” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adores" (a · do · 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, “adores” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “adores”
The letters in “adores” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: oreads, sarode, soared.