How many syllables in “eludes”?
syllables in "eludes"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · lu · des
Letters
6
e · l · u · d · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “eludes”
The word “eludes” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · lu · des. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eludes" have?
"eludes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "eludes" into syllables?
"eludes" is divided into syllables as: e · lu · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "eludes"?
The Scrabble score for "eludes" is 7 points.
Using “eludes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "eludes" (e · lu · 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, “eludes” 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 “eludes”
The letters in “eludes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: leudes.