How many syllables in “elides”?
syllables in "elides"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · li · des
Letters
6
e · l · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “elides”
The word “elides” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · li · des. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "elides" have?
"elides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "elides" into syllables?
"elides" is divided into syllables as: e · li · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "elides"?
The Scrabble score for "elides" is 7 points.
Using “elides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "elides" (e · li · des) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “elides” is worth 7 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 “elides”
The letters in “elides” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: diesel, ediles, sedile, seidel.