How many syllables in “dates”?
syllables in "dates"
Word details
Syllables
2
da · tes
Letters
5
d · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “dates”
The word “dates” contains 2 syllables, divided as da · tes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dates" have?
"dates" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dates" into syllables?
"dates" is divided into syllables as: da · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "dates"?
The Scrabble score for "dates" is 6 points.
Using “dates” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dates" (da · tes) 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, “dates” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “dates”
The letters in “dates” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: sated, stade, stead, tsade.