How many syllables in “directs”?
syllables in "directs"
Word details
Syllables
2
di · rects
Letters
7
d · i · r · e · c · t · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “directs”
The word “directs” contains 2 syllables, divided as di · rects. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "directs" have?
"directs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "directs" into syllables?
"directs" is divided into syllables as: di · rects.
What is the Scrabble score for "directs"?
The Scrabble score for "directs" is 10 points.
Using “directs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "directs" (di · rects) 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, “directs” is worth 10 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 “directs”
The letters in “directs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: credits.