How many syllables in “bakes”?
syllables in "bakes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · kes
Letters
5
b · a · k · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “bakes”
The word “bakes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · kes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bakes" have?
"bakes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bakes" into syllables?
"bakes" is divided into syllables as: ba · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "bakes"?
The Scrabble score for "bakes" is 11 points.
Using “bakes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bakes" (ba · kes) 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, “bakes” is worth 11 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 “bakes”
The letters in “bakes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: beaks.