How many syllables in “ates”?
syllables in "ates"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · tes
Letters
4
a · t · e · s
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “ates”
The word “ates” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · tes. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ates" have?
"ates" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ates" into syllables?
"ates" is divided into syllables as: a · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ates"?
The Scrabble score for "ates" is 4 points.
Using “ates” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ates" (a · tes) 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, “ates” is worth 4 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 “ates”
The letters in “ates” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: east, eats, etas, sate, seat, seta, and 1 more.