How many syllables in “chares”?
syllables in "chares"
Word details
Syllables
2
cha · res
Letters
6
c · h · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “chares”
The word “chares” contains 2 syllables, divided as cha · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chares" have?
"chares" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chares" into syllables?
"chares" is divided into syllables as: cha · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "chares"?
The Scrabble score for "chares" is 11 points.
Using “chares” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chares" (cha · res) 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, “chares” 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 “chares”
The letters in “chares” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: arches, chaser, eschar, search.