How many syllables in “bares”?
syllables in "bares"
Word details
Syllables
2
ba · res
Letters
5
b · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “bares”
The word “bares” contains 2 syllables, divided as ba · res. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bares" have?
"bares" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bares" into syllables?
"bares" is divided into syllables as: ba · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "bares"?
The Scrabble score for "bares" is 7 points.
Using “bares” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bares" (ba · res) 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, “bares” is worth 7 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 “bares”
The letters in “bares” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: baser, bears, braes, saber, sabre.