How many syllables in “embays”?
syllables in "embays"
Word details
Syllables
2
em · bays
Letters
6
e · m · b · a · y · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “embays”
The word “embays” contains 2 syllables, divided as em · bays. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "embays" have?
"embays" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "embays" into syllables?
"embays" is divided into syllables as: em · bays.
What is the Scrabble score for "embays"?
The Scrabble score for "embays" is 13 points.
Using “embays” in writing
Two-syllable words like "embays" (em · bays) 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, “embays” 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 “embays”
The letters in “embays” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maybes.