How many syllables in “dames”?
syllables in "dames"
Word details
Syllables
2
da · mes
Letters
5
d · a · m · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “dames”
The word “dames” contains 2 syllables, divided as da · mes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dames" have?
"dames" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dames" into syllables?
"dames" is divided into syllables as: da · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "dames"?
The Scrabble score for "dames" is 8 points.
Using “dames” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dames" (da · 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, “dames” 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 “dames”
The letters in “dames” can be rearranged to spell one other word: meads.