How many syllables in “dances”?
syllables in "dances"
Word details
Syllables
2
dan · ces
Letters
6
d · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “dances”
The word “dances” contains 2 syllables, divided as dan · ces. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dances" have?
"dances" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dances" into syllables?
"dances" is divided into syllables as: dan · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "dances"?
The Scrabble score for "dances" is 9 points.
Using “dances” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dances" (dan · ces) 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, “dances” is worth 9 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 “dances”
The letters in “dances” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ascend.