How many syllables in “bodies”?
syllables in "bodies"
Word details
Syllables
2
bo · dies
Letters
6
b · o · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “bodies”
The word “bodies” contains 2 syllables, divided as bo · dies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bodies" have?
"bodies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "bodies" into syllables?
"bodies" is divided into syllables as: bo · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "bodies"?
The Scrabble score for "bodies" is 9 points.
Using “bodies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "bodies" (bo · dies) 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, “bodies” 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 “bodies”
The letters in “bodies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dobies.