How many syllables in “cames”?
syllables in "cames"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · mes
Letters
5
c · a · m · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cames”
The word “cames” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · mes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cames" have?
"cames" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cames" into syllables?
"cames" is divided into syllables as: ca · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "cames"?
The Scrabble score for "cames" is 9 points.
Using “cames” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cames" (ca · mes) 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, “cames” 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 “cames”
The letters in “cames” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: acmes, maces.