How many syllables in “aphides”?
syllables in "aphides"
Word details
Syllables
3
ap · hi · des
Letters
7
a · p · h · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “aphides”
The word “aphides” contains 3 syllables, divided as ap · hi · des. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aphides" have?
"aphides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "aphides" into syllables?
"aphides" is divided into syllables as: ap · hi · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "aphides"?
The Scrabble score for "aphides" is 13 points.
Using “aphides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "aphides" (ap · hi · des) 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, “aphides” is worth 13 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 “aphides”
The letters in “aphides” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diphase.