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