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How many syllables in “aides”?

2

syllables in "aides"

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Word details

Syllables

2

ai · des

Letters

5

a · i · d · e · s

Scrabble

6

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
i1
d2
e1
s1

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About the word “aides

The word aides contains 2 syllables, divided as ai · des. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "aides" have?

"aides" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "aides" into syllables?

"aides" is divided into syllables as: ai · des.

What is the Scrabble score for "aides"?

The Scrabble score for "aides" is 6 points.

Using “aides” in writing

Two-syllable words like "aides" (ai · des) 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, aides is worth 6 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 “aides

The letters in aides can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: aside, ideas.

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