How many syllables in “cafes”?
syllables in "cafes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · fes
Letters
5
c · a · f · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “cafes”
The word “cafes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · fes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cafes" have?
"cafes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cafes" into syllables?
"cafes" is divided into syllables as: ca · fes.
What is the Scrabble score for "cafes"?
The Scrabble score for "cafes" is 10 points.
Using “cafes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cafes" (ca · fes) 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, “cafes” is worth 10 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 “cafes”
The letters in “cafes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: faces.