How many syllables in “globes”?
syllables in "globes"
Word details
Syllables
2
glo · bes
Letters
6
g · l · o · b · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “globes”
The word “globes” contains 2 syllables, divided as glo · bes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "globes" have?
"globes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "globes" into syllables?
"globes" is divided into syllables as: glo · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "globes"?
The Scrabble score for "globes" is 9 points.
Using “globes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "globes" (glo · bes) 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, “globes” is worth 9 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 “globes”
The letters in “globes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bogles.