How many syllables in “dairies”?
syllables in "dairies"
Word details
Syllables
2
dai · ries
Letters
7
d · a · i · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dairies”
The word “dairies” contains 2 syllables, divided as dai · ries. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dairies" have?
"dairies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dairies" into syllables?
"dairies" is divided into syllables as: dai · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "dairies"?
The Scrabble score for "dairies" is 8 points.
Using “dairies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dairies" (dai · ries) 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, “dairies” 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 “dairies”
The letters in “dairies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diaries.