How many syllables in “babes”?
syllables in "babes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · bes
Letters
5
b · a · b · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “babes”
The word “babes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · bes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "babes" have?
"babes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "babes" into syllables?
"babes" is divided into syllables as: ba · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "babes"?
The Scrabble score for "babes" is 9 points.
Using “babes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "babes" (ba · bes) 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, “babes” is worth 9 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 “babes”
The letters in “babes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: abbes.