How many syllables in “canoes”?
syllables in "canoes"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · noes
Letters
6
c · a · n · o · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “canoes”
The word “canoes” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · noes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "canoes" have?
"canoes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "canoes" into syllables?
"canoes" is divided into syllables as: ca · noes.
What is the Scrabble score for "canoes"?
The Scrabble score for "canoes" is 8 points.
Using “canoes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "canoes" (ca · noes) 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, “canoes” is worth 8 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 “canoes”
The letters in “canoes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: oceans.