How many syllables in “agrees”?
syllables in "agrees"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · grees
Letters
6
a · g · r · e · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “agrees”
The word “agrees” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · grees. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "agrees" have?
"agrees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "agrees" into syllables?
"agrees" is divided into syllables as: a · grees.
What is the Scrabble score for "agrees"?
The Scrabble score for "agrees" is 7 points.
Using “agrees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "agrees" (a · grees) 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, “agrees” 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 “agrees”
The letters in “agrees” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: eagers, eagres, grease, ragees.