How many syllables in “compares”?
syllables in "compares"
Word details
Syllables
3
com · pa · res
Letters
8
c · o · m · p · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “compares”
The word “compares” contains 3 syllables, divided as com · pa · res. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "compares" have?
"compares" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "compares" into syllables?
"compares" is divided into syllables as: com · pa · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "compares"?
The Scrabble score for "compares" is 14 points.
Using “compares” in writing
Three-syllable words like "compares" (com · pa · res) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “compares” is worth 14 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 “compares”
The letters in “compares” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: capsomer, mesocarp.