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