How many syllables in “ephas”?
syllables in "ephas"
Word details
Syllables
2
ep · has
Letters
5
e · p · h · a · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ephas”
The word “ephas” contains 2 syllables, divided as ep · has. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ephas" have?
"ephas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "ephas" into syllables?
"ephas" is divided into syllables as: ep · has.
What is the Scrabble score for "ephas"?
The Scrabble score for "ephas" is 10 points.
Using “ephas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "ephas" (ep · has) 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, “ephas” 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 “ephas”
The letters in “ephas” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: heaps, phase, shape.