How many syllables in “dykes”?
syllables in "dykes"
Word details
Syllables
2
dy · kes
Letters
5
d · y · k · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “dykes”
The word “dykes” contains 2 syllables, divided as dy · kes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dykes" have?
"dykes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "dykes" into syllables?
"dykes" is divided into syllables as: dy · kes.
What is the Scrabble score for "dykes"?
The Scrabble score for "dykes" is 13 points.
Using “dykes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "dykes" (dy · kes) 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, “dykes” is worth 13 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 “dykes”
The letters in “dykes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: skyed.